Pre-planning for PCB Cleaning Leads to Success
This video shows how pre-planning for PCB cleaning leads to manufacturing success. It explains why you should not leave cleaning choices to the end of your PCB design process. Pre-planning helps you prevent production delays and adhere to your manufacturing budget. By proactively choosing the right cleaning fluids and cleaning processes before making other design considerations, you avoid costly cleaning mistakes and frustration.
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