Step-by-step how-to articles and process explainers for PCB fabrication and PCBA assembly - DFM tips, stackup choices, Gerber and BOM prep, and how to place an order with XFPCB.
Practical guide for arcade and amusement PCB replacement projects: connector compatibility, obsolete parts strategy, reproduction constraints, and how XFPCB supports legal remanufacture from owned designs.
Read articleGuide to managing component substitutions during PCBA shortages: approved vendor lists, form-fit-function checks, stencil impact, and documentation XFPCB needs before swapping parts.
Read articleEngineering guide to aluminum and metal-core PCBs: dielectric options, copper weight, thermal paths, solder mask considerations, and manufacturability notes from XFPCB MCPCB production.
Read articleWhy combining PCB fabrication, component sourcing, SMT assembly, and test under one XFPCB program reduces handoff risk, shortens iteration cycles, and improves documentation control.
Read articleWalk through a complete SMT process flow used in XFPCB PCBA lines: stencil printing, placement, reflow, AOI, selective solder, and yield-focused DFM checkpoints for production teams.
Read articleA practical XFPCB manufacturing guide to 4-layer PCB stackups: standard constructions, impedance planning, copper balance, via strategy, and an RFQ checklist for reliable multilayer builds.
Read articleGuides focus on practical manufacturing workflows: DFM review, stackup selection, surface finish, Gerber/BOM preparation, quote checklists, and ordering steps for PCB and PCBA projects.
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