Looking for PCB Fabs who has pink soldermask available - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: romhunter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2019, 08:38:25 am
content: Hello, I'm looking forward to do a small run product (30 pcs or so). I want to use pink as the soldermask color. Have someone tried to do pink soldermask before? And what is the pricing?The PCB size is around 30cm x 15cm.Thanks in advance.

author: EEEnthusiast
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2019, 08:44:03 am
content: What on earth are you trying to make with pink solder mask? Is this a PCB for a vibrator?

author: I wanted a rude username
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2019, 09:10:01 am
content: Quote from: EEEnthusiast on November 19, 2019, 08:44:03 amWith a 30cm x 15cm PCB? Maybe that's your idea of a good size, but it wouldn't do well on the open market.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 19, 2019, 12:00:27 pm
content: Just a slim chance, but you could try contactinghttp://www.multech-pcb.com/I believe that is who Greg Davill used for his recent "Orange Crab" PCBs. Maybe they have a good range - their website doesn't give much info away, which is often a sign of flexibilityAlternatively, I think Saar Drimer from Boldport has worked with some European suppliers who did speciality solder mask colours.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2019, 12:03:52 pm
content: I think you may have to email around and ask how much extra for custom pink soldermask.I'm sure they can all do it, but it's not a usual thing so expect added cost for them to purchase the stuff and setup the machine.They might be able to just mix red and white together, so it might not be too hard for them to do.A smaller PCB company would probably be more open to talk with you and figure out a way to do it.Stay away from the common/generic/cheap PCB places, they make their money by streamlining everything and don't want to do custom things.

author: tooki
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2019, 12:55:58 pm
content: Quote from: EEEnthusiast on November 19, 2019, 08:44:03 amOf course not, that’s silly! I’m sure it’s just somethingHello Kitty themed. :p

author: romhunter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 19, 2019, 02:22:57 pm
content: Quote from: EEEnthusiast on November 19, 2019, 08:44:03 amI want to do a custom mechanical keyboard using this switchhttps://thicthock.com/products/thic-thock-marshmallow-pre-orderThe switch is pink, so a pink PCB and a pink enclosure will make a good set, I think...Attached is the image of the switch, in case somebody don't feel like clicking a random link on the internet.It's just an idea, so I'll just asking around first.

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 11:12:42 am
content: You could always go with a white PCB and have lots of right angle pink SMT leds on it to make it look pink

author: EEEnthusiast
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: November 20, 2019, 01:32:57 pm
content: Or just spray paint the PCB with pink enamel paint after assembly. Take care to mask out the components.