Creating Complete Tooling Packages
Below is an overview of the package requirements for providing a detailed quotation, DFM report or complete manufacturing build. While we strive for flexibility with our customers, by providing the necessary information in a clear and organized format, we are able to maintain and expedite lead-times as well as increase the quality of manufactured product.
Company SpecificationsA copy of your company’s approved workmanship standard or specification should accompany the first quote request and/or order placed. Additionally, suppliers should receive subsequent revisions to ensure they understand your current standards.
Design DataElectronic data from a PCB CAD system is generally required for manufacturing printed circuit boards. If all you have is artwork, we can assist you in translating that into electronic files.
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Data Elements to Include:
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Drill Files |
Netlist File |
The drill files should include the following information:
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A CAD net list should be extracted from the design data and provided with the file transfer. The net list is used to verify the integrity of the design and to generate the associated test programs.
Preferred Format:
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Fabrication Notes / Drawing
Detailed notes should be provided to explain how the PCB should be manufactured. The drawing must clearly describe the part profile using standard dimensions and tolerance practices.
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Fabrication notes and the drawing are critical to a successful build!
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Panelization Guideline
Contract Manufacturers generally have a preferred method of panelizing boards into an array. We need the following information to meet those requirements:
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ReadMe File
To ensure effective communication, we ask that a README file be included with files. The following information is recommended:
- Contact name(s), email address and phone number (specify 24-hour contact if different)
- Part number and revision
- Complete listing of files, prints and net list
- File format descriptions
- Information on merging of files (if applicable)
- Intentional short / open information (actual nets)