What is the 1st Time Only NRE Fee?

The 1st Time Only NRE Fee is a one-time engineering and setup charge for a new PCB part number or a new revision. Repeat orders of the same approved design normally do not require this fee again unless the design changes.

Will PCB Fabrication charge me if the PCB files cannot be used for production?

If the paid order cannot proceed because the production files are unreadable or unusable, the customer may request a refund according to the order review result and payment status.

How can I pay for my order?

Customers may place an order through the online payment page. If PayPal is accepted for a specific order, the customer should include the Quote ID with the payment.

Where should I send my Gerber files after payment?

Please email your Gerber and drill files to PCB@PCBfabrication.com and include your Quote ID in the email subject.

Ordering & Payments | PCB Fabrication

Quick Overview

This page explains our standard PCB ordering process, payment methods, file submission rules, first-time setup charges, refund handling, and general ordering questions.

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How to Order

Request a quote online, or email your PCB requirements and design files to us. Please include your name, company name, shipping address, email address, telephone number, and required board quantity.
We will review your request and send you a quotation by email. If you approve the quote, please complete payment using the correct Quote ID.
After payment, please send your Gerber files, drill files, and any manufacturing notes if they were not already submitted.
Our engineering department will review the files before production starts. If a file issue is found, we will contact you.
After your boards are completed, we will ship them promptly. A tracking number will be provided when available.
Customers may log in to the website to check order status and print invoice-related documents when applicable.

Important: Please make sure your Quote ID is entered correctly when making payment. An incorrect Quote ID may delay order processing.

Payment Methods

Option 1: Online Order Payment

The easiest way to place an order is through our online payment page.

Payment page:
https://www.pcbfabrication.com/Place-order-PL.asp

Option 2: PayPal

If PayPal payment is accepted for your order, please send payment to: [email protected]

Please include your Quote ID in the payment note.

Security Reminder: Please do not email full credit card information. Use the official order payment page whenever possible.

Is PCB Fabrication Site Secure?

Customers should complete payment only through the official PCBfabrication.com payment page or through another payment channel specifically confirmed by our staff.

If your order uses a third-party payment processor, payment information should be handled through that payment channel, not through ordinary email.

This page intentionally uses careful wording. If you want to add exact Authorize.Net wording, PCI DSS wording, or merchant seal wording, that should be added only after confirming your current live payment setup.

What Is 1st Time Only NRE Fee?

The 1st Time Only NRE Fee is a one-time engineering / tooling / setup charge for a new PCB part number or a new revision.

It is generally charged when a part number is ordered for the first time.
It may be charged again if the design revision changes.
Repeat orders of the same approved design normally do not require this charge again.

File Review Before Production

Manufacturing normally starts only after payment is received and our engineering review confirms that your PCB files are readable and suitable for production.

Once the engineering review is completed and everything is confirmed, production can move forward without unnecessary delay.

What’s the Refund Policy?

If the order cannot proceed because the submitted PCB production files are unreadable, incomplete, or clearly unusable for manufacturing, we will review the case and handle refund processing accordingly.

For the latest ordering terms, please also review the order payment page: Order Payment Page.

Recommended operating rule: if no manufacturable files are available and production has not started, the order should normally be eligible for refund review.

Where to Pay and What to Send After Payment

The online credit card payment page is the fastest way to place your PCB order: https://www.pcbfabrication.com/Place-order-PL.asp

Please make sure your Quote ID is entered correctly.
After payment, please email your Gerber files and related manufacturing files to [email protected], and include the Quote ID in the subject line.
If there are special stackup notes, impedance requirements, panel instructions, or assembly comments, please include them clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will PCB Fabrication charge me if you cannot read my PCB files?

If production cannot proceed because the files are unreadable or unusable, the order can be reviewed for refund handling before manufacturing begins.

Do repeat orders require another NRE fee?

Usually not, unless the design changes or a new revision is submitted.

How can I reduce order delays?

Please use the correct Quote ID, send complete Gerber and drill files, and include all special manufacturing notes clearly.

Can I check my order status online?

Yes. Customers are welcome to log in to the website to check order status and print invoice-related documents when available.