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On this page we describe the production process, starting with data preparation in the CAM department, through the individual production steps of the printed circuit boards to packaging and shipping.

Data preparation

Delivery of customer data

The customer data is usually received as a ZIP file by e-mail or FTP.

Data preparation CAM

Immediate data preparation takes place in the CAM department. This includes a plausibility check of the data and the subsequent steps:

Digitization

If no data is available in digital format, back-engineering can be carried out using laser scanning or redesign.

Data optimisation

Preparation of data for production, benefit structure, production benefits and clarification of any technical queries

Films / LDI

Creation of production films and data creation for LDI (Laser Direct Imaging)

Mechanics

Creation of data for mechanical processing. Drilling and milling data as well as scoring, punching, etc.

Testdata

Creation of the data package for AOI, e-test and final inspection

Archiving

Secure archiving of original and production data.

Production data, preferably in one of the following “CAM data” formats, is required for the production of printed circuit boards.

See also the topic Data formats.

In addition, a detailed specification for the PCB is required, which contains further information that is not apparent from the data.

See also the topic Specification.

> CAM data <

Gerber (RS-274) – no longer recommended, Extended Gerber (RS-274X), Gerber X2, ODB++, Barco DPF, GerbTool GTD, Graphicode GWK

> CAD data <

Eagle, Target, Protel, Cadence, Altium, EasyPC, Sprint-Layout, KiCad, Mentor, etc.

> Graphical data <

HPGL, AutoCad, CorelDraw, Indesign, Illustrator, etc.
Only in consultation with the manufacturer

> Historical templates <

Films, drill sketches, drill tapes and already manufactured circuit boards can be digitized and processed.

PCB production

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