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Notes from the line, not from the brochure
Process limits, quoting arithmetic and BOM problems, written by the people who build the boards. Where a limit exists we say where it is, including the parts of a job we cannot inspect.
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01005 placement: what actually limits your yield
The placer is rarely the constraint. Stencil, paste, pad geometry and inspection each cap what 01005 can do on a real line.
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The BOM substitution checklist that avoids a re-quote
A BOM that reads correctly can still be unbuyable. These eight checks decide whether the parts arrive as listed or the job stops for approval.
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Why a fifty-piece run costs more per board than five thousand
Fixed costs divided by quantity is most of the answer. The rest is changeover, kitting and inspection, and knowing which one you are actually paying for.
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Send the Gerber, BOM and centroid. A DFM note and an itemised price come back in writing.