PCB makers over the xmas break? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 12:58:47 am
content: bummer - missed the PCBWay cut-off date, and it looks like weeks before they are back in normal production.Does anyone have info on similar fabs that can still deliver by new year? Std stuff, 1, 2 and 3oz

author: DerekG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 02:34:50 am
content: Quote from: digsys on December 14, 2016, 12:58:47 amYep, Chinese New Year celebrations are earlier this year:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_New_Year

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 06:57:26 am
content: So do all PCB fabs close Jan 22th to Feb 3rd? Because it looks like I need a PCB to be made in exactly that period.

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 07:04:35 am
content: It's difficult to find out exactly when, is why I asked. If it is a chinese based company, then they definitely close for CNY, but differing dates.Then add xmas-new year holidays, and it's a mess !! PCBWay has a 1 week return during the 2 breaks, but they suggest .. don't bother !! :-)

author: IconicPCB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 07:48:51 pm
content: I too use Chinese suppliers but at the same time and in order not to get into a single source issue I useEi PCB Factory in Eastern Europehttp://eipcb.rs/A little bit costlier than Chinese sources but available when China turns the lights off.The person to talk to is Maja Jovic. Typically the factory delivers a four layer run within four to five days.

author: hendorog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 08:09:25 pm
content: PCBCart say they will be up and running:"Most PCB Fab houses in western countries will be off duty during the holiday season. As a benefit of picking up China-based PCB solution providers, your PCB orders with us will be produced and dispatched as usual. Isn’t it exciting to have your PCBs on your desk when you get back from holiday? Quote and order PCBs online now or during the holidays! "They only have a 3 day break over the (European) New Year and then another break at the end of Jan.http://www.pcbcart.com/company/holiday-shipping-schedule.html

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 14, 2016, 10:50:51 pm
content: Quote from: hendorogPerfect. Good prices and lead times. Some poor sods will be working right through.Edit: What the heck does V-scoring limitation mean? 55mm x 55mm ? Min length? Do these people only V-score the full length of the panel ?

author: Jamesalx
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 15, 2016, 07:22:06 am
content: Take a look at fusion pcbhttps://www.seeedstudio.com/fusion_pcb.htmla prototype pcb manufacturer from China as pcbway, excellent quality and service, they would delivery during new year but i'm not sure whether they still delivery during the Chinese spring festive or not, just be noted.

author: DerekG
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 15, 2016, 12:52:55 pm
content: Quote from: digsys on December 14, 2016, 10:50:51 pmNo it means the minimum board size for V-scoring (V-grooving as it is often called) is 55mm x 55mm.Quote from: digsys on December 14, 2016, 10:50:51 pmOf course. V-grooving uses a mechanical cutting wheel. It commences its run just before the panel's edge & finishes its run just after the panel's edge.

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 16, 2016, 01:44:18 am
content: Ahhhhhh yes, obvious now. Been so spoilt by concise "westerner" explanations :-)

author: Spikee
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 16, 2016, 07:10:07 am
content: I'm not aware of any Christmas break here in china.CNY everything is down. So if you need pcb goto (eastern) EU or locally

author: nctnico
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 16, 2016, 11:17:19 pm
content: It seems Eurocircuits is closed for only 1 week (last shipments on the 23rd of December).

author: richardlawson1489
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2016, 07:05:18 am
content: I am not sure but you may check with pcbway, pcbshoppers, pcbcart, pcb123, etc. The trustable resources for PCB online shopping.

author: technotronix
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 09, 2017, 01:28:07 pm
content: Hey digsys, have you got PCB manufacturing done on Xmas break? Let us know if you still need any help.

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 09, 2017, 01:42:43 pm
content: Quote from: technotronixYes thanks. PCBCart came through perfectly, right through xmas - new year. Quality as good as / close enough to anything I've had locally in the past.I won't likely need anything during chinese NY, so I made it :-) Surprisingly, even 2 component orders from USA / Europe UPS/DHL also arrived in a similartime period. Very happy :-) Pre-production all this week.Thanks for asking

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 11, 2017, 10:49:22 am
content: No worries. Pcb was ready early, ordered yesterday.