Abstract: A PCB support for supporting PCBs during surface mounting processing and other PCB assembly processes. In one embodiment, a PCB stand has a support structure attachable to an elevator table of a PCB processing machine and a platform connected to the support structure. The support structure may be a superstructure that can project away from the elevator table, and the platform may be a beam or other member that can support a significant portion of the surface area on the backside of the PCB. The superstructure and platform operate together to position the height of the platform with respect to the elevator table at an elevation at which the platform supports and interior region of the PCB assembly when the elevator table is in a processing position.