Contract manufacturing

Contract manufacturing

The manufacturing of goods and products by one company under the label or brand of another. Contract manufacturing is a process in which one company outsources part or the entire manufacturing production to another company for such benefits as cost savings, improved quality, increased ROI, reduced safety risks, enhanced business focus, and faster speed.

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Divergence

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

From the laser's perspective, divergence refers to the laser growing larger as it moves from point "a" to point "b." After the laser passes through the waist point, the beam begins to diverge.

Conformal coating

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

A spray-on clear non-conductive coating covers components and circuit board to protect them against oxidation and from hazard environment.

Copper plating

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

Copper thickness usually specified in terms of number of ounces or square footage. The thickness of copper specified will be the final thickness of base material plus copper plating thickness.

Copper thickness

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

Copper thickness usually specified in terms of number of ounces or square footage. The thickness of copper specified will be the final thickness of base material plus copper plating thickness.

Computer numerical control (CNC)

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

A dedicated purpose computer that has the capability to read computer codes.

Diamond laser

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

Coherent diamond 64 CO2 Laser - A 150 watt sealed beam laser.

Plated-through

Manufacturing; Contract manufacturing

Types of holes on circuit board generally used as for component pins and vias. The wall of these holes/slots are plated thus circuit between layers are connected.