# \#manufacturing

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## [Rounded rectangles are recommended for pad design](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/rounded-rectangles-are-recommended-for-pad-design/1353)

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**Author:** [@j.p](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/j.p)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 11:06am UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/rounded-rectangles-are-recommended-for-pad-design/1353 "2024-05-06T11:06:39Z")

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I have come across some documentation that states rounded rectangular pads offer a manufacturability improvement and is recommended by IPC-7351. some of the information I came across may indicate: IPC-7351 might say …

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## [Cross-section of a laser-drilled via](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/cross-section-of-a-laser-drilled-via/204)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/cross-section-of-a-laser-drilled-via/204 "2023-10-05T22:37:36Z")

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CAPTIONS ON!!! It gets noisy in our drilling lab… Watch our R&D manager @steve.carney explain why we perform cross-section analysis on our laser-drilled vias.

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## [Ask Me Anything with Steve Carney](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-with-steve-carney/266)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/ask-me-anything-with-steve-carney/266 "2023-11-06T13:20:38Z")

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Ask your questions PCB manufacturing in this thread and our expert @steve.carney will answer them!

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## [Better DFM is an online design tool that checks for manufacturability of an electronic circuit design](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/better-dfm-is-an-online-design-tool-that-checks-for-manufacturability-of-an-electronic-circuit-design/274)

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**Author:** [@lucy.sierracircuits](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/u/lucy.sierracircuits)\
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**Last updated:** [October 26, 2023, 5:39pm UTC](https://sierraconnect.protoexpress.com/t/better-dfm-is-an-online-design-tool-that-checks-for-manufacturability-of-an-electronic-circuit-design/274 "2023-10-26T17:39:12Z")

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The primary objective of this tool is to simplify the product design while enhancing the functional performance of the electronic circuit, making it easier to manufacture. We also offer our customers the opportunity to c…