The NC (Numerical Control) Drill file defines hole locations, tool numbers and finished hole sizes (X&Y coordinates). For Prototype (Engineering Level = Limited Review on quote form) PCBs, all holes will be treated like plated through holes (this means we will increase the size of the drilled hole to accommodate plating to finish at the nominal, except via holes we will drill those at the nominal). The following two design features could create a difference between the design file and the received PCBs:
For Prototype boards (Engineering Level = Limited Review on the quote form) PCBs: Specified holes < 0.018" will be treated as vias, and drilled approximately the same size as specified. The smallest available bit is 0.0135". If your drill is smaller, it will be increased to this size.
Hole sizes > 0.250" will finish as non-plated for Prototype (Engineering Level = No Engineering Limited Review on quote form) PCBs. Holes > 0.250" are considered a cut-out as they require different processing.
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