Support & engineering resources
Prepare the files. Identify the open questions.
Bring your next board into a manufacturing conversation.
PCB fabrication SMT assembly Engineering input
Prepare Your FilesEngineering resources
Choose the inputs that fit your project. Leave unconfirmed requirements open for review instead of filling in assumed specifications.
Downloadable preparation guides.
Not technical datasheets or fixed capability specifications.
ApolloPCB project checklist
Connect the application, current circuit files and assembly needs in one brief. Start with what is already confirmed.
ApolloPCB aluminum PCB checklist
Bring the circuit, thermal brief and mounting arrangement together. The proposed construction remains project-specific.
ApolloPCB DFM preparation guide
Identify the requirements that must stay unchanged and the areas open for discussion before proposing a design change.
ApolloPCB change preparation guide
Describe the change, affected files and decisions still to be confirmed. Keep the next manufacturing enquiry tied to a clear revision.
These resources help prepare a conversation. Manufacturing scope, materials, process limits, inspection requirements and delivery timing are confirmed against the project.
File preparation
A clear file set makes the next question easier to identify. Include only the applicable inputs, and label anything that still needs confirmation.
Project file setIllustrative organization — not a required file format
Identify the files to use.
Separate superseded revisions.
Provide the current Gerber and drill files with the fabrication drawing. Include the proposed layer arrangement, material references, outline, finished thickness, copper and finish requirements where defined.
PCB Re-design & ReviewConnect the BOM and placement data to the board revision. Add component references, sourcing scope, orientation or handling notes and the assembly inspection brief.
SMT Assembly DirectionShare mounting and enclosure drawings alongside the board. Describe the operating environment, connectors and thermal or electrical requirements that affect the proposed construction.
Aluminum PCB Project FilesState the project stage, quantity, requested timing and acceptance criteria. List required records and documents, and separate approved requirements from items still open for review.
Quality Assurance ApproachMark the preparation checks you have considered. This is a local reminder, not an engineering approval or submission.
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Review process
Use this sequence to prepare your enquiry. The review scope and next steps depend on the files, requirements and decisions agreed for your project.
Connect the project stage, application and current file revision.
List missing information, fixed constraints and options open for review.
Review the proposed construction, assembly interfaces and inspection brief.
Record agreed changes, approvals and the file set to use going forward.
No design change is treated as approved merely by reading this guide.
Explore ManufacturingCommon project questions
Need to discuss your own files, materials or requirements? Bring the question to an engineering conversation.
Ask an EngineerYes — start a conversation with the information you already have. Explain the application and current project stage, and list missing files or unconfirmed requirements. A manufacturing decision or quotation may need additional inputs.
Prepare a Project Enquiry ↗Prepare the current Gerber and drill data, fabrication drawing, proposed construction and revision notes. Include mechanical constraints and BOM or placement data if assembly is part of the enquiry. State what must remain unchanged and what can be discussed.
View ApolloPCB DFM Review ↗No. They are project preparation aids, not datasheets, fixed capability tables or inspection approvals. Materials, dimensions, tolerances, checks and acceptance requirements must be confirmed in the project drawings and agreed documents.
State the previous and proposed revision, list changed files and describe the affected material, circuit, mechanical or assembly conditions. Identify superseded files and any checks or approvals that need to be revisited.
Download Revision Checklist ↓This static page does not upload, save or send project files. The Contacts page can help you prepare an email draft. Review it in your own email application and attach only files you are authorized to share before sending.
Engineering Input & Email Preparation ↗Describe the documents required for your application and ask ApolloPCB to confirm availability and scope. No certificate number, certification claim or technical datasheet is implied by the guides on this page.
Request Supporting Documents ↗Engineering support
A short project brief and the current revision are a useful starting point. Share the question you want to resolve and the constraints that matter.
Prepare Engineering Input