Preventing Delays During Your PCB Fabrication

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It might be expensive and time-consuming to wait for the production of your printed circuit board. These days, it seems as though there is never enough of them. It may surprise you to learn that there are actions you can take to prevent the dreaded delays in your fabrication process. We're going to talk about the proactive steps you may take to guarantee that the creation of your printed circuit boards goes well and on time.

After sending their PCB design files to their PCB assembly providers, many designers are unable to receive their boards quickly enough.

Surprisingly, though, some clients fail to give their contract manufacturers (CM) the essential information they need, which results in issues, delays, and higher expenses.

You can guarantee a seamless PCB assembly process and assist your CM in delivering your boards to you on schedule and within your budget by concentrating on these five easy procedures.

1. Panelize your PCBs Correctly
2. Make Sure Silkscreen is Legible
3. Indicate Component Polarity
4. Include PCB Fabrication and PCB Assembly Drawings
5. Send a Complete BOM that includes Manufacturers’ Part Numbers

Correct Documentation

You should always keep your product documentation up to date with the correct information. Speaking with the manufacturer candidly to find out what their specific requirements are is the best way to understand what they need, this way there will not be any confusion. This will also help eliminate any unnecessary mistakes that will inevitably cause delays in the manufacturing process.

Product Demand Information

Never wait until you are out of (or almost out of) your product. This only increases stress, time, and cost. The cost of shipping overnight is much higher than normal shipping methods. Come up with a way to order your supplies before you run out to avoid additional cost, stress, and time.

The best manufacturer for your project is one who can handle the entire process of providing their services. Time is saved because less time is needed to transport an item from one manufacturer to another, have it repaired, and then ship it back to the original fabricator. Keeping your product all in one location from start to finish so it can be shipped straight to you is better business sense. Additionally, it will put an end to the "blame game" by identifying the guilty party when something goes wrong.