What does edge chamfered or beveled mean for finger PCB?

Edge chamfered or beveled means the board edge near the PCB fingers is machined into an angled edge to help insertion into connectors and reduce wear.

Does every finger PCB need edge chamfering?

No. Some finger PCBs require beveling, but not every finger PCB needs it. The requirement depends on connector design, mechanical drawing, and fabrication notes.

What happens if edge chamfering is not selected when required?

If beveling is required but not selected, the PCB may not fit smoothly into the connector, insertion force may increase, and the connector edge or gold finger area may wear faster.

How to Quote Finger PCB Edge Chamfered (Beveled)?

Q: How to quote finger PCB edge chamfered (beveled)?

First select the PCB layer count. Then go to the Unusual PCB Features (Option) section and set 'If there are fingers, should the side edges be chamfered (beveled)?' to Yes.

Q: Is edge chamfering the same as gold finger plating?

No. Gold finger plating is a surface finish or plating requirement, while edge chamfering or beveling is mechanical edge processing. They are related in some designs, but they are not the same thing.

Quick Answer

To quote a finger PCB with edge chamfered (beveled), you need to select the PCB layer count first, then go to the Unusual PCB Features (Option) section and set “If there are fingers, should the side edges be chamfered (beveled)?” to Yes.

Important: This option should be used when the PCB fingers need a beveled edge for connector insertion or the mechanical drawing specifically requires beveling.

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What Does Edge Chamfered (Beveled) Mean?

In PCB manufacturing, edge chamfered, beveled edge, or PCB beveling means the board edge near the connector fingers is machined into an angle instead of a sharp 90-degree edge. This is commonly used for gold finger PCB and card edge connector PCB designs.

Item	Description
Finger PCB	PCB with contact fingers, often used with card-edge connectors.
Edge Chamfered / Beveled	The PCB side edge is cut into an angle to improve insertion into the connector.
Typical Applications	Gold finger boards, plug-in modules, communication boards, interface cards.

This processing helps the PCB enter the connector more smoothly and may reduce wear on the gold finger area and connector opening.

How to Quote This Option

Please follow the steps below in the online PCB quote page:

Select the PCB layer count first.
Go to the Unusual PCB Features (Option) section.
Find the item: If there are fingers, should the side edges be chamfered (beveled)?
Select Yes from the dropdown list on the right side.

Select Yes for finger PCB edge chamfered beveled option in PCB quote system

Screenshot: In the Unusual PCB Features (Option) section, set the finger PCB edge chamfered (beveled) option to Yes.

Note: If this option is selected, some designs may still require manual review before final order confirmation.

When Is Edge Chamfering Required?

Edge chamfering is required in some designs, but not every finger PCB needs beveling. The requirement depends on the connector design, mechanical fit, and fabrication drawing.

Common situations where beveling may be required:

Gold finger PCB designed for card-edge connector insertion
Connector manufacturer requires beveled edge
Mechanical drawing specifies chamfered or beveled edge
Board must slide into a socket or connector slot smoothly

Need verification: If your connector drawing, assembly drawing, or fabrication notes specify beveling, you should select this option. If the requirement is not stated clearly, it needs verification before ordering.

What Happens If You Do Not Select It?

If edge chamfering is required but the option is not selected, the board may still be fabricated, but the connector fit may not be correct.

The PCB may not insert smoothly into the connector
Insertion force may become higher than expected
The edge of the connector may wear faster
The gold finger area may be more easily damaged during assembly
Manual rework or production delay may occur if the issue is found later

Important: This is mainly a mechanical fit issue, not only a cosmetic detail.

Is Edge Chamfering the Same as Gold Finger Plating?

No. These are related in some designs, but they are not the same requirement.

Item	Type of Requirement	Description
Gold Finger Plating	Surface finish / plating	Defines the plating requirement on the contact finger area.
Edge Chamfering / Beveling	Mechanical edge processing	Defines whether the PCB side edge is cut into an angle for insertion.

A PCB may have gold fingers without needing beveling, and a design with connector fingers may need both plating and beveling. The actual requirement depends on the connector specification and drawing notes.

When May Manual Review Be Needed?

Some finger PCB designs with beveled edge may need manual review before final confirmation, especially when the mechanical requirement is unusual or incomplete.

Finger dimensions are special or non-standard
Bevel angle requirement is unusual
Connector tolerance is strict
Drawing notes are incomplete or unclear
Fabrication files and order options do not fully match

If you are unsure, please provide the PCB drawing or connector requirement for review before production.

Before Submitting Your Order

Please review the following checklist before placing your order:

PCB layer count is selected correctly
Finger area is clearly defined in the design
Chamfered (beveled) option is set correctly
Fabrication notes are included if special requirements apply
Connector or drawing requirement has been checked

Still not sure whether your PCB needs beveling?

Please contact us or send your drawing for review before ordering.

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