Online PCB Quote Help
Most Common Mistakes That Stop Your Order
(And How You Can Avoid Them)
- Your Data Does Not Match Your Quote:
- Your Solution: Prior to uploading your Gerber data, double check to make sure the board specs that you selected are accurately reflected in your data. Most common errors are:
- Laminate Type (i.e.: 130 Tg v 170 Tg)
- Board Finish (i.e.: HASL v. ENIG)
- Missing Aperture List:
- Your Solution: One comprehensive list for all layers in English units (DO NOT modify the list your software outputs)
- Missing Excellon Drill File:
- Your Solution: Excellon Format, ASCII, Odd/None etc (DO NOT require step and repeat files)
- Missing Tool List:
- Your Solution: Include either the list embedded in the Excellon Drill file, or sent as a separate text file
- Missing Gerber Files/Incomplete Data Package:
- Your Solution: Before Uploading Gerber data, ensure that there is one gerber image layer for each conductive layer of the PCB (Including: Solder Layer, Component Layer, Soldermask Layer(s), Silkscreen Layer(s)) preferably in 274x format and a Fabrication Drawing (print) supplied either as a gerber layer, or PDF
- Missing Array Drawing:
- Your Solution: Provide a clear array layout that is required per your quote (Can be multiple formats: PDF, DXF, DWG, Gerber, etc.)
- Issues with Manufacturability:
- Any part of the PCB design that is outside our manufacturing capability, including but not limited to:
- Annular Ring: We require a minimum of .005" annular ring for vias and .007" for component holes
- Copper Trace Width and Space: We require a minimum of .005" trace with and spacing. Anything less will require a custom quote through our Customer Service department (sales@epectec.com)
- Inner Clearance: We require a minimum of .010" inner clearance, and .015" is preferred
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