Photo plotting

Our standard form of communication with the PCB fab houses is Gerber-format photoplot files. These files direct an "aperture" to paint a pattern on a piece of "film". Of course, with today's high tech tools it may be the case that the "aperture" is really a computer controlled laser, and the "film" may or may not really exist... But that is not our concern. What matters is that the photoplot files be generated properly, and that they contain all-and-only good information. Remember: you will be paying for what you get, and you will get what your photoplots ask for.

We plot all our files on Konica PCB-7/ KODAK ACCUMAX (.007" thick) which is currently the best the industry has to offer.

Our film is plotted in a clean room environment (temperature & humidity controlled) and is carefully inspected before shipping by our experienced technicians.

We supply Master Phototools in airtight plastic bags to prevent moisture ingress when shipped. The Phototools are packed in cardboard for insulation.

Examining the Photoplotting films

• Inspection of general quality of film like film thickness, developing quality, image sharpness and opaqueness, scratches, dusts, foreign materials, pin holes etc.
• Track width and spacing measurement with respect to the specification data sheet.