Overview

When sourcing PCBs globally, the clarity of your Gerber files determines the speed of your quote and the quality of your first batch. At Quadrionix, we see hundreds of files monthly; these are the steps to ensure yours are export-ready.

The Essential File Package

A complete Gerber package for offshore manufacturing should include:

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. **Missing Aperture Definitions**: Ensure your EDA tool embeds apertures in the RS-274X or Gerber X2 format.

2. **Ambiguous Stackups**: Never assume the manufacturer knows your layer order. Explicitly label them in a separate text file or on the fab drawing.

3. **Drill Hit Misalignment**: Always use the same coordinate system and offset for copper and drill files.

Conclusion

By providing a clean, standard, and well-documented file package, you reduce pre-production friction and enable our engineers to focus on high-level DFM instead of basic file cleanup.

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