EXECUTION RECORDEXR-455
University lab PCB prototype-to-reorder workflow
A university research lab needed a repeatable path from PCB prototype to reorder for ongoing research hardware. The lab produced new board designs regularly and needed a process that did not require a full re-engineering cycle for each reorder.
Starting point
KiCad project files with Gerbers, CPL, and BOM. No formal fabrication notes. Surface finish and copper weight were not specified. IPC class not stated.
Execution risk
Reorders without controlled fabrication notes may be manufactured with different surface finish, copper weight, or stack-up than the original, producing boards that behave differently from the prototype.
What KnowYi clarified
Fabrication notes added to Gerber package: surface finish (ENIG), copper weight (1oz), board material (FR4), IPC Class 2. BOM reviewed for component availability at repeat quantities.
What KnowYi delivered
First article boards with inspection, confirmed BOM sourced for reorder quantities, controlled Gerber package with fabrication notes that enables consistent future reorders.
Records produced
Fabrication notes file, BOM with MPN for reorder, inspection record for first article, delivery documentation.
Why it matters
The lab's previous reorder process was informal and produced inconsistent boards. A controlled package with fabrication notes made reorders consistent and eliminated the re-engineering effort for each batch.
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