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Manufacturing Process

PCB FABRICATION

Making a PCB — Step by Step

Fifteen controlled stages carry a bare panel from incoming laminate to a tested, packed board. Every stage has a named owner, a documented acceptance check and a record that travels with the order — so what you approve at the front end is what you receive at the back end.

15PROCESS STEPS
01 Engineering DFM Review

Engineering DFM Review

Comprehensive CAM data audit and expert-led DFM reviews, ensuring your complex designs are fully optimized for production readiness.

02 Material Integrity & IQC

Material Integrity & IQC

100% verification of incoming laminates with full batch traceability, guaranteeing a certified technical foundation.

03 Board Cutting

Board Cutting

Precision panel cutting of copper-clad laminates into exact blank sizes, maximizing material utilization.

04 Inner Layer Imaging (LDI) & AOI

Inner Layer Imaging (LDI) & AOI

Advanced LDI laser imaging for ultra-fine inner layer circuits, followed by mandatory AOI inspection.

05 Structural Lamination & AOI

Structural Lamination & AOI

Precise vacuum pressing with 100% inner-layer AOI before bonding, guaranteeing flawless interlayer registration.

06 High-Precision Drilling

High-Precision Drilling

Automated CNC and laser drilling supporting 0.1mm micro-vias for high-frequency designs.

07 Copper Plating & PTH

Copper Plating & PTH

Automated plating lines ensure uniform copper thickness and reliable conductivity in high-aspect-ratio holes.

08 Outer Layer Imaging & AOI

Outer Layer Imaging & AOI

Outer layer circuit patterning followed by high-precision AOI inspection of traces and pads.

09 Solder Mask

Solder Mask

High-grade solder mask application exposing only the pads, ensuring oxidation resistance and solderability.

10 Surface Finish

Surface Finish

Premium ENIG / ENEPIG surface finishing for maximum oxidation resistance and peak solderability.

11 Routing & Profiling

Routing & Profiling

Precision CNC router profiling separates boards from the panel with smooth, clean edges.

12 100% Electrical Test

100% Electrical Test

Total netlist verification via flying probe or fixture testing, guaranteeing zero open or short defects.

13 FQC (Final Quality Control)

FQC (Final Quality Control)

Final visual inspection with magnifying lamp and light table, verifying every board before release.

14 FQA (Final Quality Assurance)

FQA (Final Quality Assurance)

Final quality audit with stamping release approval, confirming compliance before shipment.

15 Secure Packing

Secure Packing

ESD-safe vacuum packing in anti-static bags and sturdy cartons for secure global delivery.

PCBA ASSEMBLY

PCBA Assembly: From DFM Audit to Box-Build

Twelve stages take a bare board from solder-paste printing to a tested, packed assembly. Each one is inspected before the next begins — paste volume, placement, joints and function — so a defect is caught at the station that created it, not at final test.

12PROCESS STEPS
01 Engineering Audit & DFM

Engineering Audit & DFM

Technical review of Gerber and BOM files to optimize design and prevent production errors.

02 Component IQC & Management

Component IQC & Management

100% inspection and verification of incoming materials with full batch traceability.

03 Precision Solder Paste Printing

Precision Solder Paste Printing

Fully automated stencil printing for precise solder volume control on every pad.

04 3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI)

3D Solder Paste Inspection (SPI)

High-speed 3D Solder Paste Inspection to verify height and volume before placement.

05 High-Speed SMT Placement

High-Speed SMT Placement

High-precision placement of 01005 chips and 0.3mm pitch BGAs at ±25μm accuracy.

06 Nitrogen (N2) Reflow Soldering

Nitrogen (N2) Reflow Soldering

10-zone soldering in an oxygen-free environment to ensure bright, void-free joints.

07 Dual-Stage 3D AOI Inspection

Dual-Stage 3D AOI Inspection

Dual-stage automated optical inspection to detect any visual or soldering defects.

08 3D X-Ray & CT Integrity Audit

3D X-Ray & CT Integrity Audit

Non-destructive 3D X-Ray inspection to verify BGA and hidden solder joint integrity.

09 THT & Selective Soldering

THT & Selective Soldering

Targeted through-hole soldering to protect sensitive components from thermal stress.

10 Conformal Coating & Potting

Conformal Coating & Potting

Automated application of protective layers for high-reliability in extreme environments.

11 ICT & Functional Test (FCT)

ICT & Functional Test (FCT)

100% closed-loop validation of electrical connectivity and logic functionality.

12 System Box-Build & Packing

System Box-Build & Packing

Full system integration and ESD-safe packaging for immediate global delivery.

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Engineering Expertise

Files are reviewed against the process that will build them — minimum trace and spacing, annular ring, aspect ratio and copper balance — before release, not after first article.

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Scalable Solutions

Prototype and volume orders run through the same 15-step flow, with panelization, tooling and stack-up settled before the first panel is cut.

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Verified Reliability

Built to IPC-6012 Class 3, with AOI, X-Ray and electrical test records kept against every order.

Send Your Gerber for a Process Review

Files are reviewed against the process that will build them, before the order is released.

In-house — imaging, lamination, drilling and plating
Traceable — AOI, X-Ray and ICT records kept with the order
Documented — an acceptance check recorded at every step
Reviewed first — DFM review before the order is released