At Alternate Finishing, Inc. (AFI), we do more than provide high-quality metal finishing services. We partner with our customers to improve their products through our expert engineering support services. Whether you’re developing a new product, refining an existing design, or troubleshooting defects, AFI delivers the cost-effective solutions you need.
As consultants with decades of experience in metal finishing, we help our customers in electronics industries improve on their PCBs. This makes these components more reliable, durable, cost-effective, efficient, and more. With AFI, you won’t have to worry about issues like common failure points but here is a more detailed list of services we can offer you.
Our Comprehensive PCB Engineering Services
- Design Improvement: We collaborate with engineers to refine PCB designs for better performance and plating efficiency.
- Defect Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis: We provide engineering support services In cases where your plating method is causing issues. We will diagnose the problem and recommend solutions.
- Prototype Development: For startups and businesses launching new products, our expertise ensures that prototypes meet industry standards and function as intended.
- Production Overflow Support: Manufacturers needing a reliable, second-source metal finishing provider can rely on our quick turnaround times and dependable service for quality plating on overflow production runs.
- One-Off and Specialty Production Runs: Whether you need finishing for a single batch or specialized components, we have solutions that meet your unique requirements.
Why You Need Engineering Support Services
When it comes to PCB plating, even minor inconsistencies can lead to significant performance issues. To avoid these setbacks, you need a proactive approach such as engineering support. With a support structure, you can work closely with a team of experts that can fully align your metal finishing process with the specific needs of the component’s application.
Our team is capable of providing these engineering services for you PCBs and other components:
- Material Compatibility Guidance: We will ensure that the plating processes work well with various PCB substrates and components.
- Advanced Process Control: Using precision-controlled plating techniques, these engineering support services will provide approaches that maintain uniform coatings and meet industry standards.
- Customized Solutions: We tailor metal finishing processes to accommodate unique design requirements, even for challenging cases like high-frequency applications or miniature components.
- Failure Prevention Strategies: Identify and mitigate potential weak points in the PCB design. This will prevent premature degradation and performance failures.
Expert Engineering Support From Alternate Finishing, Inc.
At Alternate Finishing, Inc., we offer reliable engineering support services across various industries.
From helping you develop robust and cost-effective solutions–giving advice to improve existing designs as products evolve to troubleshooting defects and developing prototypes, we are committed to providing you with the best service.
This commitment to quality in our metal finishing services is backed by our AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications that ensure every PCB we support meets the highest industry standards.
If you need expert guidance and precision metal finishing solutions, contact us today to discuss your project.