faceplates from PCB

[rccolgan]

Following up here with a recent JLCPCB experience. I ordered a new batch of PCB Faceplates .08mm from JLCPCB and they were absolutely beautiful. Almost no splatter/defects. I did file a complaint with JLCPCB before my latest order so maybe they took action.

[paulwd]

Hi there

Love to see some pics thanks

Paul

[Gainzilla]

One quick note here, but I ordered a few test logo badges, and due to some kind of mixup with their checkout flow, I had to re-do my cart like 3 different times. The last time apparently I'd forgotten to check the box that says I don't want their auto-generated project number to appear. So I got like 20 badges with a number on the front. That was a little irritating. Had to place a 2nd order and make sure to check the box. That batch turned out great!

[intrentnet7]

I've only ordered 1.6mm but its good to know they do .8mm as they were on the thick side. I started using IND COM for faceplates for better color options (brushed aluminum, multiple colors, etc) but still design PCB's often
On the faceplates I've ordered I've been lucky and they all turned out clean but have noticed some of the mask splattered on some of the PCB's I've done but it didnt bother me since they were going inside the enclosure. On a faceplate it would have been
On the JLPcb facebook group I follow I have seen others mention this problem but not sure what JLPCB has done to resolve it
I'd definitely bring it to their attention

Sorry to resurrect this thread but what is IND COM? I've been googling and found nothing. Do you have a link?

[T Wilcox]

IND COM graphics is where I have my non PCB faceplates printed
https://indcom.graphics/

[intrentnet7]

Thank you!

[solderhead]

T Wilcox --

have you had any customs issues with shipping from JLCPCB to the USA? The reason that I ask is because their preferred delivery service is DHL Express, and on international orders it's been my experience that DHL bends you over on customs brokerage fees. Last time I received a small international package from DHL they charged me $80 in brokerage fees and I ended up paying more for customs brokerage than for the merchandise. Never again. To me that makes JLCPCB a deal breaker for a small order and now I'm looking for domestic USA PCB suppliers.

[dorrisant]

Never had that from DHL and I've ordered from JLCPCB too many times to count.

[solderhead]

So you've used JLCPCB's default delivery option (2-day DHL) which costs about $20, and you didn't have DHL assessing extra customs fees? If that's the case then I have to rethink things.

[dorrisant]

So you've used JLCPCB's default delivery option (2-day DHL) which costs about $20, and you didn't have DHL assessing extra customs fees? If that's the case then I have to rethink things.

Yes.

[solderhead]

Thanks. I'm going to look into this.