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2023 · 05 · 09

Drilling

FQC Engineering Team

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Drilling process

The drilling is a very important process in PCB manufacturing.It is an indispensable part of the process of manufacturing PCB (PCBs).

Published

May 9, 2023

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Drilling

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FQC Engineering Team

Mechanical drilling machine producing PCB holes

The drilling is a very important process in PCB manufacturing. It is an indispensable part of the process of manufacturing PCB (PCBs). The main task of the pcb drilling process is to drill or excavate slots on the board to connect electronic components, wires, or signal jumpers to various parts of the PCB. The pcb drilling process usually requires the use of high-speed drills and specialized drilling machines. These drill bits usually use tungsten carbide alloy materials to improve their service life and stability. Due to the different thicknesses and hardness of PCB, it is necessary to choose different drill bits and drill bit sizes to match the requirements of each hole. Different drill bits have different characteristics. When selecting a drill bit, it is necessary to consider the toughness, wear resistance, blade angle, number of blades, and other aspects of the drill bit. At the same time, during the drilling process, it is also necessary to pay attention to factors such as controlling the pressure, selecting the feed rate and speed reasonably. Before drilling, strict wiring and design of the PCB are required. This can ensure that the accuracy, size, and depth of the hole position are completely consistent with the requirements of the PCB design. In addition, to ensure that each hole on the board is properly placed, a vacuum nozzle is also needed to maintain the flatness of the pcb. The drilling process is a very complex process that requires a high level of skills and experience. When drilling, attention must be paid to avoiding problems such as incomplete or irregular holes caused by machine vibration and excessive speed. In addition, measures should be taken to prevent dust and static electricity to avoid damage to PCB and other electronic components caused by metal debris and static electricity. !info-367-274 Picture:Mechanical drilling !info-363-269 Picture:AGVProcess: 1. Material preparation: Prepare the substrate for drilling. 2. Drilling: Place the substrate on the drilling machine and complete automated drilling through program control of the drilling machine. 3. Inspection: Conduct a visual inspection of the drilled holes to check for any defects. 4. Cleaning: Clean the drilled substrate to remove any cutting debris generated during drilling. Sihui Fuji is a professional PCB manufacturing enterprise. Our factory has purchased high-precision and high-speed CNC drilling machines that can handle the manufacturing of different materials and types of PCB. At the same time, we will provide strict on-the-job training for our operators and continuously improve the professional skills of our technical personnel. Strict control of each process is carried out by process technicians to ensure that each product can meet customer quality requirements.

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