FPCmanufacturer talked，although the PCB has some common basic processes, the most important thing is to determine different production processes according to the thickness and material of the substrate, the accuracy requirements of line width and line spacing, the design structure and production scale, and other special requirements specified by customers.The process and equipment lead to a great difference in the cost of making FPC.

FPC is a product with a high degree of customization, and there are many components that will affect the cost of FPC.For new buyers of electronics manufacturers, it is necessary to understand all factors about the cost of FPC before making samples.

The production process of FPC is relatively complicated, and usually has more than 40 processes such as circuit inner layer production, exposure, pressing, drilling, and electroplating.Although FPC has strong customization characteristics, these most basic processes are necessary.

FPC processing cost

In the cost structure of FPC, direct material costs usually account for about 60%, direct labor costs usually account for about 15%, and manufacturing costs usually account for about 25%.However, copper-clad laminate enterprises in the direct cost have a strong right to speak, so the cost reduction of FPC manufacturers is mainly achieved by reducing manufacturing and labor costs.

The reduction of manufacturing costs is mainly achieved through automation to improve production efficiency and yield, and reduce labor costs mainly through the transfer to the Midwest to achieve.

Based on the above factors, when we are prototyping FPC, it is not that the smaller the quantity, the cheaper the price.

There are many factors that FPC manufacturers consider when quoting.Past experience shows that the higher the quality requirements for FPC, the higher the cost.

PCBsupplierChina talked，for details, you can  contact Sun&Lynn（深联电路）to have a better understanding.