Optimized Manufacturing Capabilities

We focus on the industry-standard specifications that 90% of modern electronics require. By specializing in high-reliability SMT assembly without the overhead of ultra-miniature BGA setups, we pass significant speed and cost savings directly to you.

01. SMT Assembly

Our assembly line is tuned for rapid-turn, high-yield production of standard SMT designs.

Min Component Size0402 (Standard)
Max Board Size250 mm x 300 mm
Component TypesPassive, SOIC, QFP, SOT, DFN
Lead-Free SolderStandard SAC305

The 0402 Sweet Spot

While others chase sub-miniature parts that require specialized inspection, we specialize in 0402 and larger. This ensures consistent solder joints and allows us to utilize high-definition Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) for 100% of our assembly runs without the cost of X-ray overhead.

02. PCB Fabrication

Industry-standard fabrication specs that match your design rules in Altium, KiCad, or Eagle.

Trace & Space

6 / 6 mil

Minimum width and clearance

Minimum Drill

0.3 mm

Mechanical CNC Drilling

Layer Count

1 - 6 Layers

Standard FR-4 (TG130-140)

Quality Control & Inspection

Because we specialize in standard SMT footprints (0402 and larger), our quality process is optimized for high-definition optical verification. Every board that leaves Express Fab USA undergoes a multi-stage inspection process:

1

Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)

Our high-resolution AOI systems scan every placement for correct orientation, polarity, and solder fillet integrity. This catches 99.9% of common assembly errors instantly.

2

High-Magnification Visual Review

Technicians perform manual audits under digital microscopes to ensure cosmetic perfection and mechanical stability of through-hole components.

3

Electrical Continuity Testing

For fabrication, we utilize flying probe or bed-of-nails testing to guarantee that every trace on your PCB is electrically sound before assembly begins.

Our AOI systems provide 100% coverage for SMT placements.

Full Technical Specifications

Category Parameter Capability
MaterialSubstrateFR-4 (High Quality, Industry Standard)
Board Thickness0.8 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm
Copper Weight1 oz, 2 oz
Surface FinishHASL (with lead)Standard
Lead-Free HASLStandard (RoHS Compliant)
ENIG (Gold)Available
SoldermaskColors Green (Standard) Purple Red Yellow Blue White Black
Min Clearance4 mil

Our "Build-to-Data" Philosophy

To keep our domestic model fast and cost-effective, Express Fab USA's standard flow runs on a Direct-Data / No-Touch philosophy — fully automated, executing your design data exactly as provided. It's our default because it delivers instant quotes and the lowest cost. When a project needs more than the files can carry, we're glad to talk it through.

  • Data Over Inference: In the standard flow we build exactly as prescribed by your XY (Pick-and-Place) files and Gerbers, rather than inferring intent from silkscreen markings or second-guessing component rotations — so what you specify is what you get.
  • Digital by Default: Our standard flow is 100% digital and reads your design files directly, so separate text files or assembly notes aren't part of the automated path. Got a requirement that needs a note? Just tell us and we'll handle it as a custom review.
  • XY Priority: Placement and rotation is determined solely by your coordinate data. If the XY file specifies a rotation, that is how the component will be placed.
  • Design Ownership: For most projects, 100% of design intent can be expressed via standard output files (gerber, cnc, xy etc.), and this "No-Touch" approach ensures the board you receive is a perfect mirror of the data you provided.
Have a requirement that doesn’t fit the files?

No problem — go ahead and build your full quote. You’ll get accurate pricing and a preview, and you can flag anything special as you go or right before checkout. The more you’ve set up, the faster and more precisely we can help.

The Express Fab Quality Guarantee

We guarantee that your boards will be manufactured and assembled in 100% accordance with your provided design data. Every solder joint, component placement, and trace path is verified through our multi-stage AOI and visual inspection process.

Build-to-Data Accountability

If we deviate from your provided Gerber or XY instructions, we will make it right—guaranteed.

Have a unique requirement?

Our Lexington SMT team supports custom requests.

Submit Your Requirement

Our Mission

Express Fab USA is dedicated to re-shoring PCB supply chains. By guaranteeing competitive, transparent pricing and eliminating international supply chain volatility, we empower American businesses to design the future with total confidence.

Contact

381 United Ct #10
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 519-6345

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