Find quick answers before starting your PCBA project.
Browse common questions about PCB fabrication, component sourcing, PCB assembly, testing, quality, and project delivery.
Getting Started
What information can I send to start a project review?
You can send the files and information currently available, such as Gerber files, a BOM, drawings, pick-and-place data, test requirements, samples, photos, quantities, or a project description. The exact information depends on your current development stage.
Can I contact you before all files are complete?
Yes. You do not need to prepare a complete production package before contacting us. Our team can review what is currently available and help confirm what may still be needed for quotation, engineering, or production.
What happens after I submit an inquiry?
We review the project scope, available files, quantity, materials, sourcing needs, testing requirements, and target schedule. If anything requires clarification, we will discuss it with you before preparing the quotation or confirming the next step.
PCB Fabrication
What is normally reviewed before PCB fabrication?
We review the Gerber and drill data together with the layer count, finished thickness, copper weight, board dimensions, surface finish, stack-up, impedance requirements, quantity, and other specified manufacturing details.
Can you support different PCB materials and constructions?
Yes. Material and board construction are confirmed according to the design and application requirements. Options may include FR-4, High-Tg, Rogers, PTFE, metal-core, Nelco, RCC, halogen-free, and hybrid-material constructions.
Can prototype boards move into later batch production?
Yes. Before a repeat or batch order begins, we reconfirm the applicable file revision, material, stack-up, surface finish, quantity, and any engineering changes to reduce the risk of using outdated information.
Component Sourcing
How do you manage component sourcing risks?
Availability, lead times, supplier channels, lifecycle status, and potential BOM risks are reviewed before purchasing. If an issue may affect cost, schedule, or production, we will discuss it with you before moving forward.
What happens if a component is unavailable or obsolete?
We can review other suitable supply channels or evaluate possible alternatives. Any replacement involving specifications, package, performance, or compatibility is submitted for your approval before purchasing or production.
How are components checked before assembly?
Incoming components are checked against the approved BOM. Depending on the project, checks may include part numbers, quantities, packaging, labels, visible condition, polarity, and moisture-sensitive packaging status.
PCB Assembly
Can you support SMT, THT, and mixed assembly?
Yes. The assembly process can combine surface-mount and through-hole components according to the board design, component types, soldering requirements, and production quantity.
Can you assemble BGA, QFN, and small components?
These packages can be reviewed according to pad design, component spacing, stencil requirements, placement accuracy, reflow conditions, and inspection access. SPI, AOI, and X-ray may be arranged where appropriate.
How are assembly issues handled during production?
We review the affected component, footprint, polarity, soldering condition, process records, and production files before continuing. Any change that requires your approval is discussed with you first.
Testing & Quality
Which inspection and testing methods are available?
The test plan depends on the board design, component packages, product function, test access, and quality requirements. It may include SPI, AOI, X-ray, ICT, functional testing, programming, and final inspection.
Can testing follow our procedures and acceptance criteria?
Yes. Testing can follow your procedures, firmware, fixtures, reference samples, test limits, and pass/fail criteria. We confirm the supported test scope before production.
What quality records can be provided?
Depending on the agreed requirements, records may include incoming inspection results, AOI data, X-ray images, ICT or functional test results, final inspection records, and batch traceability information.
Box Build & Turnkey
What can be included in box build assembly?
Box build may include PCB installation, enclosures, mechanical parts, cables, wire harnesses, connectors, displays, firmware, labels, final testing, accessories, and packaging. The exact scope is confirmed for each product.
What is included in turnkey manufacturing support?
Depending on the project, turnkey support can connect engineering review, PCB fabrication, component sourcing, assembly, testing, box build, packing, and delivery preparation under one coordinated workflow.
Can we use only part of the manufacturing workflow?
Yes. You can use an individual service, combine several stages, or ask our team to coordinate the complete workflow. The responsibilities and service scope are confirmed before the project begins.
Production & Industry Requirements
Can you support prototypes, pilot runs, and batch production?
Yes. Early builds can be used to confirm files, materials, assembly methods, programming, testing, and quality requirements before the project moves into repeat or batch production.
How do you maintain consistency for repeat orders?
Before each repeat batch, we review the approved BOM, file revisions, component changes, assembly instructions, firmware, test methods, and inspection requirements. Changes requiring approval are discussed with you before release.
Can you follow customer-specific industry requirements?
Yes. Share the applicable specifications, production controls, testing methods, documentation, traceability, and acceptance requirements. We will review feasibility and confirm the supported scope before quotation or production.
Start Your PCB Assembly Project
Discuss Your PCB Assembly Project
Share your available files, quantities, testing needs, and delivery requirements for engineering review.