by admin | Oct 27, 2025 | PCB Manufacturing
TLDR: Most PCB assembly defects start as warpage from design and lamination. Balance copper and symmetry, match materials, keep cutouts and mass distribution even, align with your fabricator’s press plan, tune reflow gradients, and measure flatness early. Tighten... by admin | Sep 15, 2025 | PCB Assembly, PCB Manufacturing
TL;DR: Pad cratering = tiny, subsurface cracks under copper pads. It’s hard to see and a major cause of “mystery” PCB assembly scrap. The fixes: pick pad-crater-resistant laminates, use the right pad/mask geometry, and minimize flex in handling, depanel, and ICT. On... by admin | Sep 3, 2025 | PCB Assembly, PCB Design
Stop Overpaying for PCB Assembly: Proven Tactics to Cut Cost Without Cutting Quality TL;DR If you're like most engineers, you're probably overpaying for PCB assembly by 20-40% right now. The good news? You can fix this today. PCB assembly cost depends on board... by admin | Aug 26, 2025 | PCB Manufacturing
TL;DR – Key Takeaways 60–90% of PCB failures are solder paste related, not component orientation. World-class assembly achieves under 50 DPMO, use this when evaluating partners. Component orientation is only ~20% of failures, still important to fix. Tantalum... by admin | Aug 14, 2025 | PCB Assembly, PCB Design, PCB Manufacturing
TL;DR: If your PCB fiducials are poorly designed or placed, your pick-and-place accuracy will suffer. This guide explains the essentials of fiducial design so your assembly partners deliver consistent, high-quality results. Why Fiducials Matter Fiducials are the...
