In electronic manufacturing, small details make a big difference. Before any PCB assembly starts, two documents quietly determine whether your build will go smoothly or face costly rework: the Bill of Materials (BOM) and Gerber files.
At Fumax, we’ve seen how a simple, structured review of these files can identify over 80% of potential assembly risks before a single board is made. Here’s why this early-stage check matters—and how our engineering team uses it to save time, cost, and headaches.
Even the best design can stall if a key component becomes obsolete or hard to source.
How Fumax prevents it:
Our engineers run every BOM through live sourcing databases to check for lifecycle status, stock availability, and cost trends. When we see end-of-life (EOL) or long lead-time parts, we suggest immediate replacements—keeping your production plan realistic and uninterrupted.
One of the most common causes of prototype rework is a mismatch between component footprints and PCB pads. It’s easy to overlook pin-1 orientations, polarity markings, or slightly different package versions.
How Fumax prevents it:
During our Gerber review, our electronic design experts cross-check each component footprint against the manufacturer’s datasheet. We verify alignment, polarity, and mounting direction to ensure everything will fit perfectly on the line.
Poor spacing between pads or components can lead to solder bridges, tombstoning, or reflow issues.
How Fumax prevents it:
We analyze copper clearances, stencil openings, and thermal reliefs in the Gerber layer to catch these risks. A small tweak at the design stage often saves hours of troubleshooting later in production.
