{"id":11660,"date":"2024-06-17T16:38:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T08:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/?p=11660"},"modified":"2025-07-07T18:33:23","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T10:33:23","slug":"what-is-pcb-milling-in-pcb-fabrication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/hu\/blog\/what-is-pcb-milling-in-pcb-fabrication\/","title":{"rendered":"Mi a PCB mar\u00e1s a PCB gy\u00e1rt\u00e1sban?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11660\" class=\"elementor elementor-11660\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3adef51 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3adef51\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column 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of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__f9bdf8b\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__f9bdf8b\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d36313 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d36313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"WyjMdQcuvoicMHx8wbAcCwdanah\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-QbM2dXKCdoy1rjxgVz3cdSQfn0e\">In addition to chemical etching, PCB milling is also a common method of etching out PCB traces at the <span style=\"color: #008000;\">physical level<\/span>. <strong>Printed circuit board milling<\/strong> <strong>is the procedure of physically removing copper from the surface of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/printed-circuit-board-types-and-their-uses\/\">printed circuit board<\/a> fabric to reassemble pads, signal lines, and buildings based on layouts from the circuit board.<\/strong> Milling is suitable for both home-making and quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/pcb-prototyping-and-its-advantages\/\">prototyping<\/a> since it does not require the use of chemicals.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dbef536 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dbef536\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Advantages of PCB Milling<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a023e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a023e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Quick Prototyping<\/h3><p>PCB milling enables the swift <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/pcb-prototyping-and-its-advantages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creation of prototype<\/a> forums, allowing designers to test and modify their designs. This rapidity allows for faster refinement and improvement of the design.<\/p><h3>Customizable Designs<\/h3><p>Milling machines may produce custom PCB shapes and sizes, including features such as slots or slits. This flexibility allows for personalized and unique board designs.<\/p><h3>In-House Manufacturing<\/h3><p>Using a PCB milling machine, developers and engineers can manufacture boards in-house. This decreases the lead time and expenses linked to sending production to foreign manufacturers, giving you greater control over the entire production process.<\/p><h3>Suitable for Small-scale Production<\/h3><p>PCB milling is ideal for small manufacturing runs. It avoids the high-priced setup costs of conventional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/best-pcb-manufacturer-in-india\/\">PCB manufacturing<\/a> techniques, making it a cost-effective option for restrained portions.<\/p><h3>Environmental Friendly<\/h3><p>Unlike traditional etching procedures, PCB milling does not use toxic chemicals. This makes it a more sustainable option, as it reduces the negative environmental impact involved with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/pcb-manufacturing-process-and-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PCB manufacture<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bb3ed28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bb3ed28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Disadvantages of PCB Milling<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d16771 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9d16771\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Limited Trace Precision<\/h3><p>The instruments for cutting used in PCB milling <strong>cannot produce very precise trace widths and spacing,<\/strong> limiting the level of complexity and accuracy of the designs.<\/p><h3>Not Suitable for Mass Production<\/h3><p>PCB milling is slower and less expensive for large-scale production than traditional manufacturing techniques, making it unsuitable for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-to-high-volume-pcb-assembly\/\">high-volume<\/a> manufacturing.<\/p><h3>Tool Degradation<\/h3><p>Cutting tools wear out with time, reducing both the accuracy and quality of the milling trace. Regular upkeep and replacement are required to ensure reliable operation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc06a35 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"dc06a35\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PCB-Milling.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11668\" alt=\"PCB Milling\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PCB-Milling.png 512w, https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PCB-Milling-300x120.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77eb3f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77eb3f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Types of PCB Milling<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-104400c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"104400c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Laser Milling Process<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6af4b23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6af4b23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Laser milling makes use of a powerful laser to cut and engrave the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/pcb-layout-design-process-and-guidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PCB layout<\/a> onto the substrate. This approach is good for developing tricky styles and nice information due to the laser&#8217;s precision. It allows for targeted and complex PCB layouts that might be difficult with conventional milling techniques.<\/p><p>The laser removes the copper layer from the board, following the layout specifications from the CAD report. Since it&#8217;s a <strong>non-touch<\/strong> process, there may be the least chance of body damage to the board. Unlike mechanical milling, laser milling reviews the least device put on, making sure constantly exceptional over many uses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4c360f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b4c360f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/laser-milling-e1718612880233.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11670\" alt=\"laser milling\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/laser-milling-e1718612880233.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/laser-milling-e1718612880233-300x162.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/laser-milling-e1718612880233-768x414.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5413549 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5413549\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CNC Router<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a88274 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a88274\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A <strong>CNC (Computer Numerical Control) router<\/strong> is a multifunctional device that removes unnecessary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/product\/ele-copper-pcb-board\/\">copper from a PCB and shapes the board<\/a> according to the design. CNC routers <strong>enable excellent accuracy and manipulation<\/strong>, making them suited for both prototype and small-scale manufacturing.<\/p><p>They can deal with a variety of substances and produce constant outcomes. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/substrate-like-pcb\/\">substrate<\/a> is secured to the CNC router mattress. The router, guided by the design report, uses the cutting tool to get rid of extra copper and describe the board&#8217;s form. The CNC device can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/ins-and-out-of-pcb-drilling-revealed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">drill holes<\/a> for item placement. CNC routers can accommodate exceptional tool sorts and sizes, allowing for many operations, including reducing, drilling, and engraving.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3085b0d elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3085b0d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PCB-Milling-CNC-Router.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11679\" alt=\"PCB Milling - CNC Router\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49fe762 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49fe762\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Carbide End Mills<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0383df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0383df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Carbide quit generators are reducing equipment made from carbide, acknowledged for its hardness and sturdiness. They are vital for unique slicing and drilling operations in PCB milling. Carbide give-up mills are long-lasting and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/capabilities\/\">capable<\/a> of reducing tough materials without dropping their sharpness. They offer smooth cuts and specific holes, which are critical for tremendous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/motherboard-pcb-manufacturing\/\">PCB manufacturing<\/a>.<\/p><p>During the milling procedure, carbide stop turbines are used to reduce lines, drill holes, and get rid of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/guide-to-pcb-materials-and-features-of-fr-4-pcb-material\/\">material from the board<\/a>. Their sharp edges ensure easy and correct cuts, which is important for retaining the integrity of the PCB design. Regular inspection and replacement of carbide quill mills are necessary to ensure the continued precision and excellence of the milling procedure. Using well-maintained gear helps save you from defects and continues high production requirements.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4689ac4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4689ac4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Carbide-End-Mills-e1718613386919.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11678\" alt=\"Carbide-End-Mills\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Carbide-End-Mills-e1718613386919.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Carbide-End-Mills-e1718613386919-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Carbide-End-Mills-e1718613386919-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e12dc27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e12dc27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Important Software for PCB Milling<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0886b93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0886b93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><strong>KiCad<\/strong>: KiCad is a free EDA software kit that lets you capture schematics, design PCBs, and generate PCB milling files. It is popular among both amateurs and experts due to its comprehensive features and community-driven updates.<\/li><li><strong>Autodesk Eagle:<\/strong> It is well-known for its strong schematic collection and PCB design capabilities. It generates milling files and comes in both free and paid editions, making it suitable for a wide spectrum of users.<\/li><li><strong>Altium Designer:<\/strong> It is a top-tier EDA program used by experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/blue-pcb-vs-green-pcb\/\">circuit board<\/a> designers. It has advanced tools for schematic capture, PCB design, and milling file output, making it ideal for complicated and specialized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/applications\/\">applications<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9db2995 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9db2995\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Steps of PCB Milling<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3240f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3240f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"WyjMdQcuvoicMHx8wbAcCwdanah\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><h3>Step1 Design PCB Layout<\/h3><div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Use electronic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/pcb-knowledge\/pcb-design-software\/\">design tools<\/a> such as KiCad and Eagle to develop the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/pcb-layout-design-process-and-guidelines\/\">PCB layout<\/a>. This involves creating the circuit schematic, putting together the components, and routing the copper lines. Once the design is complete, the file needs to be exported as either a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/gerber-file\/\">Gerber<\/a> or G-code file, depending on the control system of your milling machine. Accurate file preparation is essential for achieving milling accuracy.<\/div><h3>Step2 Prepare the Substrate<\/h3><div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Cut a copper-clad fiberboard <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/what-is-fr-4-material-in-pcb-fabrication\/\">(FR-4)<\/a> to the specified size. <strong>Beginners can choose CEM-1 as well<\/strong>, because it&#8217;s easier to process. Clean the surface to make sure it is clear of dirt and pollutants.<\/div><h3>Step3 Set up the Milling Machine<\/h3><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Choose a reliable milling machine from a well-known brand such as Bantam Tools or Genmitsu. When selecting a machine, prioritise accuracy, ease of operation, and file compatibility. Attach the board to the milling machine frame. Install and configure any cutting tools required for the operation.<\/p><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ELySdXyAropFpBxKf5OcbTq5nJe\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Tools are commonly include straight and v-shaped knives:<\/div><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TGFXd2MezonZHlxUtFMcKYr4n0b\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>Straight cutters<\/strong> are suitable for cutting PCB contours and drilling holes.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-U5YbdfQPko1zrIxssx4cnUfvnqf\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>The V-shaped knife<\/strong> is more suitable for engraving fine circuit lines.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><h3>Step4 Milling<\/h3><div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">The milling machine uses the design file to remove excess copper from the board. This is performed through the use of rotating tools such as end factories, drill bits, and engraving bits.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-FZGxdJ0scoMu2xxissacCh67nzb\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Setting the correct parameters<\/strong> is essential for achieving high-quality milling performance:<\/div><ul class=\"list-bullet1\"><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YEXZdvDtKo4RBuxAi69ci8YZnJh\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>Spindle speed<\/strong> is generally set between 10,000 and 20,000 RPM.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Tt9fdcYcLo5H6xxwR6wcjnvsn3b\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>Feed rate<\/strong>: A feed rate of 100\u2013300 mm\/min is recommended for FR4 plates.<\/div><\/li><li class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S9IydQZiNo8WPkxRcB6cQ7U0nEv\" data-list=\"bullet\"><div><strong>Depth of cut<\/strong>: Usually 0.1 mm per cut when engraving circuit lines.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><h3>Step5 After-Milling Process<\/h3><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Ko6CdyWxxoPg7NxMOXvcqS9Sn3w\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Clean the machined PCB by brushes or compresses air; you can also improve the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/enepig\/\">surface finish<\/a> by lightly sanding with fine sandpaper.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-A22bd0EtDoTvsgxZaVjcQQi1nNd\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">If the board design includes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/what-is-through-hole-pcb\/\">through-hole vias<\/a>, a special PCB drilling machine or hand tools must be used to drill the holes.<\/div><h3>Step6 Inspection and Troubleshooting<\/h3><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZJd3daIfTooXwIxaBPZcYPmRnGe\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Check the circuit board for edge burrs, hole offsets and problems with the copper layers not being fully cut.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-PPikdzirNoGWLLxwRinc6Npmnqf\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">You can also use a <strong>multimeter<\/strong> to test for line connectivity and shorts.<\/div><h3>Step 7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/pcb-component-placement\/\">Component placement<\/a> and Soldering<\/h3><div style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Arrange the electronic components on the PCB. Solder them in position by hand or using pick-and-place equipment and a reworking oven.<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7643e1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7643e1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>PCB Milling vs PCB Etching<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4022326 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4022326\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>PCB milling and etching are specific techniques for growing revealed circuit boards, every with its own blessings and limitations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f310b00 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f310b00\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PCB Milling<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0646d75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0646d75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>PCB milling entails bodily casting off areas of copper from a board using a milling system. It doesn\u2019t require the advent of film paintings, which<strong> simplifies the setup system<\/strong>. However, milling tends to <strong>be greater expensive<\/strong> because of the high cost of tools and the complexity of the programming worried. This method is <strong>in particular well-proper for prototyping<\/strong> as it allows for quick generation and customization of designs without the need for a manufacturing unit setup.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3b87f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3b87f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PCB Etching<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ac786 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42ac786\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On the other hand, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/pcb-etching-definition-types-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">etching<\/a> <strong>makes use of chemicals to dispose of unwanted copper from the PCB<\/strong>. This method typically entails creating a film or mask to outline the regions to be etched. While etching <strong>is less highly priced<\/strong> in phrases of materials for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/a-complete-guide-to-high-volume-pcb-assembly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">large-scale production<\/a> and would not have the equal tooling charges as milling, it calls for a manufacturing facility environment because of the coping with of dangerous chemical substances. Additionally, the <strong>setup for etching may be more complex and time-eating<\/strong> due to the need for precise movie art work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49bc28c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49bc28c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Table: The Comparison Between PCB Milling and PCB Etching<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b421296 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b421296\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>PCB Milling<\/th><th>PCB Etching<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Process<\/td><td>Physical cutting using a milling machine<\/td><td>Chemical removal of copper using an etchant<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Material Removal<\/td><td>Cutting away unwanted copper using milling bits<\/td><td>Chemical dissolution of unprotected copper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Precision<\/td><td>High precision, suitable for intricate designs<\/td><td>Good precision, limitations in fine features<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flexibility<\/td><td>Quick modifications and adjustments<\/td><td>Limited flexibility for design changes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Substrate Compatibility<\/td><td>Compatible with various substrates (rigid and flexible)<\/td><td>Commonly used with rigid substrates (e.g., FR4)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Production <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/printed-circuit-board-types-and-their-uses\/\">Type<\/a><\/td><td>Prototyping and small-scale production<\/td><td>Batch production of multiple PCBs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design Complexity<\/td><td>Suitable for complex PCB designs<\/td><td>Adequate for standard PCB designs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e68ce58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e68ce58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff4307d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff4307d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-page-id=\"WyjMdQcuvoicMHx8wbAcCwdanah\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-S8dDdNRUdoieKXx7NSRcLsRRnbc\">PCB milling is a specific technique for making revealed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/how-does-the-circuit-board-works\/\" data-lark-is-custom=\"true\">circuit boards<\/a> by getting rid of copper. <span style=\"color: #008000;\">It\u2019s best for speedy prototyping and small-scale manufacturing, providing design flexibility.<\/span> This procedure reduces chemical use but faces challenges like restricted precision and slower speeds for massive batches. Advances in CNC and laser milling, supported through software programs like KiCad and Autodesk Eagle, it enhances performance and expands programs in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/electronics-manufacturing\/\" data-lark-is-custom=\"true\">electronics manufacturing<\/a>, helping agile development and sustainability.<\/div><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-YOuMdqWw3oPLjYxc76Mc2Y3cnxd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/\"><em><strong>ELE<\/strong><\/em><\/a> <span style=\"color: #008000;\">utilizes state-of-the-art milling technology to ensure product precision and reliability<\/span>, as well as ensuring consistent performance and durability. <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/\">Contact us<\/a> for a quick quote of prototype or product orders!<\/strong><\/em><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-589ebe0d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"589ebe0d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77b6b166\" data-id=\"77b6b166\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1b42f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"c1b42f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2031\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2031\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q1:What is the difference between PCB milling and CNC engraving?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2031\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2031\"><div data-page-id=\"K5cQdPyqAoIVz9xiCVzcrjK4n2e\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div data-page-id=\"PzvadCyLxoGC6axfsi0cBB2BnWf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\">A1: PCB milling is primarily used to remove copper layers from circuit boards, whereas CNC engraving is typically employed for cutting larger materials, such as wood, plastic and metal.<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2032\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2032\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-caret-right\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-caret-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Q2:How accurate can PCB milling be?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2032\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2032\"><div data-page-id=\"K5cQdPyqAoIVz9xiCVzcrjK4n2e\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-BWQ0dJKPTovPhYx6XTfc9xMAngc\"><div data-page-id=\"PzvadCyLxoGC6axfsi0cBB2BnWf\" data-lark-html-role=\"root\" data-docx-has-block-data=\"false\"><div class=\"ace-line ace-line old-record-id-ZGjidQpZuouEMuxnruBcR4Ujndg\">A2: When the equipment is properly calibrated, it can achieve a minimum line width of 0.1 mm, making it ideal for high-precision electronic 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