PCB assembly fixtures (also known as PCB assembly tooling) are used to support and protect the printed circuit boards and electronic components during the PCB assembly process. PCB assembly fixtures are usually made with a heavy-duty (Electro-Static Discharge) ESD composite material such as Durostone® or Ricocel. These materials exhibit good machinability and are able to withstand the high temperatures and the chemicals associated with soldering applications.
We use both Durostone® and Ricocel to manufacture PCB assembly fixtures. We also use high Tg FR4 and even stainless steel for prototype applications to reduce manufacturing cost and lead time. High Tg FR4 is the fiber glass heat resistance, moisture resistance and chemical resistance material that is used to fabricate printed circuit boards. We use industrial CNC machines to mill the Durostone®, Ricocel and High Tg FR4 materials. We use infrared lasers to make stainless steel SMT fixtures.
