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siongboon Posted - 27 Nov 2012 : 08:34:53
Hi,

How do I specify a non plated through hole for my component.?
I was using a via for a component mounting hole,
resulting in manufacturer asking me, if I need a plated through hole or non-plated through hole. This means that my drawing is not clear.
How do I specify non plated through hole?

Thanks


Best Regards
Siong Boon

www.siongboon.com
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Peter Johnson Posted - 21 Jan 2013 : 09:36:35
I think we may be misreading this problem.

Go to your NCDrill setup page, and make sure that the option for separate files for plated and unplated holes is checked. If both plated and unplated definitions are being merged into the same file, it's no wonder that the manufacturer has a problem!
edrees Posted - 27 Nov 2012 : 09:44:09
Not sure what the exact problem is here. Why would you not want a plated thru hole for a thru the hole component on a Doble sided pcb? Or is this a case of a single sided copper design with plated thru pads specified by default?

Why are you using vias for components anyway? You should be using properly defined EZ-PC components from a component library?
Iain Wilkie Posted - 27 Nov 2012 : 09:11:22
Pad Properties has a tick box.

If it a component pad you need to create a pad exception in the design settings and mark it as not plated


Iain
DavidM Posted - 27 Nov 2012 : 09:10:29
The plated state of a hole is part of the Pad Style. You should simply have to uncheck the Plated checkbox on the Pad Style you are using for those mounting holes. Then they can be output to separate drill files at the plotting stage if you want.