PCB Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Review
Review your PCB fabrication data before placing the build. Send GlobalWellPCB your Gerber or other CAM files, drill data and board requirements to identify fabrication questions and design changes that need approval before production.
Resolve fabrication questions while changes are still easier to make.
Review your files against the intended PCB build
Manufacturability depends on the complete construction. The review considers your copper geometry, drill structure, materials and mechanical requirements together.
Copper geometry
Review trace and space relationships, copper-to-edge features and areas that need manufacturing clarification.
Holes and vias
Check drill definitions, plated and non-plated holes, annular rings and specified via treatments.
Stackup and materials
Review the layer build, thickness, copper requirements and impedance information supplied for the project.
Mask, profile and panel needs
Review solder mask openings, board outline, slots, scoring and any stated panel requirements.
Files and feedback for your next step
Confirm the required formats and deliverables when we define your project scope.
Fabrication questions and findings
Identify the file locations and construction details that need a decision.
Recommended changes
Review practical geometry or specification changes for your team’s approval.
Confirmed build details
Record the stackup, material and process requirements agreed for the quotation or build.
Open-item list
Keep unresolved requirements visible before the files are released for production.
Start with the information you already have
Send the available files together and identify the revision. Tell us which details are still to be confirmed.
Fabrication package
Gerber, ODB++ or another agreed CAM format, drill files and the fabrication drawing.
Board specification
Layer count, thickness, copper weights, material, surface finish and solder mask requirements.
Special features
Impedance targets, via filling, slots, edge features, panel instructions and any customer standards.
From your enquiry to the next design step
Submit one complete revision
Send the fabrication files and board specification together.
Review the construction
Check the data against the proposed materials and manufacturing process.
Resolve engineering questions
Approve or revise the design and build details.
Confirm the production files
Align the final file revision with the agreed quotation or order requirements.
DFM on this service page covers bare-board fabrication. For component placement, soldering access and assembly data, request a DFA review as well.
Before you send your files
Can you review Gerber files?
Yes. Include drill files and the board specification so the geometry can be assessed in the context of the complete construction.
Will you change my design automatically?
Requested changes should be reviewed and approved by your team. Send updated files with a clear revision when a change affects the design.
Do I need a final stackup first?
Send your proposed layer build and impedance requirements if available. Missing construction details can be raised during the review.
Does DFM include assembly review?
The scope here is PCB fabrication. BOM, placement, soldering and assembly access concerns belong in a separate DFA review.
Ready for a fabrication review?
Send your PCB files and construction requirements through the PCB manufacturing enquiry.