6CNC Electronics

Rigid-Flex PCB Manufacturing

Coordinate rigid regions, flex connections, and product fit.

Combine rigid board areas and flexible interconnections in one fabrication package. Review electrical connectivity and the final three-dimensional arrangement before releasing the manufacturing data.

Your build brief

Define the Next Build

  • Gerber, drill, and fabrication data
  • Region and stackup drawings
  • Installed-shape model or mechanical drawing
  • Quantity and agreed verification requirements

Engineering focus

Make the Manufacturing Scope Clear

01

Region Definition

Clearly label each rigid and flexible region and its layer construction. A single board outline does not define the stackup changes or transitions between regions.

02

Product Assembly

Show how the rigid regions sit in the product and how the connecting flex is routed. Coordinate mounting, connector access, component height, and the installation sequence.

03

Transition Review

Identify bends, transition boundaries, local supports, and critical copper features. Confirm how the manufacturing documentation communicates these features before production.

Project decisions

What to Define Before Release

RequirementWhat to Define
Rigid/flex constructionSubstack definitions and the connection between board regions.
Mechanical assemblyInstalled positions, bend locations, and mounting interfaces.
Verification needsCritical outline dimensions, connectivity, and inspection requirements.

Quotation files

Prepare a Reviewable Project Package

  • Gerber, drill, and fabrication data
  • Region and stackup drawings
  • Installed-shape model or mechanical drawing
  • Quantity and agreed verification requirements

Project questions

Rigid-Flex PCB Manufacturing FAQ

Is a rigid-flex board just a flexible cable between two boards?

A rigid-flex fabrication package describes one integrated construction. Its regions and layer connections must be defined together.

Can the enclosure be reviewed at the same time?

Yes. Share the enclosure and mounting information so the board positions, bends, and connector access can be coordinated.

Start your next build

Share Your Manufacturing Requirements

Send the available files, quantity, and project requirements. Include the details that still need engineering review.