PCB Capabilities

Your challenge in finding high-quality, competitively priced printed circuit boards ends here at Twisted Traces. We provide advanced PCB fabrication services throughout the United States with a team of experienced PCB professionals committed to meeting the most demanding custom manufacturing requirements.

As one of the leading custom circuit board manufacturers, we understand the importance of lead times and consistently deliver products within your required schedule. Whether you need a single prototype PCB or large-volume production runs, our team has the expertise and manufacturing capabilities to meet your exact requirements.

When businesses search for trusted printed circuit board manufacturers in the USA, Twisted Traces remains a preferred choice because of our commitment to quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction across a wide range of industries.

PCB Capabilities

What Makes Us a Leading Circuit Board Manufacturer in the USA

Over the years, we have developed innovative manufacturing techniques that allow us to provide some of the industry's fastest turnaround times. Our customer-focused approach has earned the trust of businesses across multiple industries. Every PCB is manufactured in our Elk Grove Village, Illinois facility using industry-leading fabrication processes that ensure exceptional quality and reliability.

We manufacture everything from a single prototype PCB to production quantities of over 5,000 boards while maintaining consistent quality, precision, and on-time delivery.

  • Manufactured in the USA – All PCBs are produced in our Illinois manufacturing facility.
  • Fast Turnaround – Prototype and production orders delivered within your required schedule.
  • Prototype to Production – From one PCB to over 5,000 production boards.
  • Advanced Manufacturing – Industry-leading fabrication technologies for complex PCB designs.
  • Experienced Engineering Team – Dedicated PCB professionals ensuring superior manufacturing quality.

PCB Manufacturing Capabilities

Our advanced PCB fabrication facility is equipped to manufacture prototype and production printed circuit boards with exceptional precision. We support a broad range of materials, layer counts, board sizes, and fabrication technologies to meet the requirements of commercial, industrial, military, aerospace, and medical applications.

PCB Construction Capabilities

Capability Specification
Layer Count 1–20 Layers (FR-4, FR-406, 370 HR)
1–2 Layers (Rogers, Aluminum, Copper Base, Teflon)
Materials FR-4, FR-406, 370 HR, Rogers 4003, Rogers 4350, Aluminum, Copper Base, Teflon
Board Thickness 0.008" – 0.275" (0.2 mm – 7 mm)
Minimum Thickness 2 Layer – 0.008"
4 Layer – 0.016"
6 Layer – 0.024"
8 Layer – 0.032"
10 Layer – 0.040"
More than 10 Layers – (0.5 × Number of Layers × 0.008")
Surface Finishes HASL
HASL + Gold Finger
Lead-Free HASL
ENIG Gold
OSP
Immersion Silver
Special Processes Impedance Controlled Boards (±10%)
High TG Boards
Halogen-Free Boards
Board Size 1–2 Layers
Max: 59" × 50"
Min: 0.2" × 0.2"

4–6 Layers
Max: 32" × 28"
Min: 0.4" × 0.4"

8 Layers
Max: 30" × 24"
Min: 0.4" × 0.4"
Minimum Trace Width / Clearance Inner Layers
  • 0.5 oz – 4/4 mil
  • 1 oz – 5/5 mil
  • 2 oz – 5/7 mil
  • 3 oz – 7/8 mil
  • 4 oz – 10/10 mil
  • 5 oz – 12/12 mil
  • 6 oz – 15/12 mil
Outer Layers
  • 1/3 oz – 4/4 mil
  • 1 oz – 5/5 mil
  • 2 oz – 5/7 mil
  • 3 oz – 7/8 mil
  • 4 oz – 10/10 mil
  • 5 oz – 12/12 mil
  • 6 oz – 15/12 mil
Aspect Ratio Maximum: 10:1

Minimum Finished Hole Size
  • 8–62 mil Board Thickness – 6 mil Hole
  • 80 mil Board Thickness – 8 mil Hole
  • 93 mil Board Thickness – 9 mil Hole
  • 125 mil Board Thickness – 12 mil Hole
Silkscreen Colors White, Black

Advanced PCB Manufacturing Specifications

Twisted Traces offers advanced PCB fabrication capabilities to support complex, high-reliability printed circuit board designs. Our engineering team follows strict IPC quality standards while maintaining tight manufacturing tolerances for prototype and production requirements.

Capability Specification
Copper Thickness 0.5 oz – 6 oz (Inner & Outer Layers)
Finished Hole Size Minimum 6 mil
Hole Diameter Tolerance ±0.003"
Plated Hole Aspect Ratio Up to 10:1
Via Types Through Hole
Blind Vias
Buried Vias
Plugged Vias
Minimum Annular Ring 4 mil
Solder Mask Colors Green
Blue
Red
Black
White
Yellow
Legend Colors White
Black
Board Profile Routing
V-Scoring
CNC Milling
Bevel Edge
Electrical Testing 100% Electrical Test (E-Test)
Flying Probe Testing
Fixture Testing
Inspection Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
Visual Inspection
X-Ray Inspection (Available)
PCB Standards IPC Class 2
IPC Class 3
RoHS Compliant
UL Approved Manufacturing
Quality Assurance Every PCB undergoes strict quality inspection to ensure dimensional accuracy, electrical integrity, and compliance with customer specifications before shipment.

Built for High-Performance Applications

Whether your project requires high-frequency materials, heavy copper PCBs, rigid-flex technology, controlled impedance, or fine-pitch component support, our manufacturing capabilities allow us to produce reliable circuit boards for the most demanding industries. From prototype development to high-volume production, every board is manufactured with precision, consistency, and fast turnaround times.

Industries We Serve

Twisted Traces manufactures high-quality printed circuit boards for customers across a wide range of industries. Our extensive manufacturing experience, advanced fabrication capabilities, and quick-turn production services allow us to support projects ranging from prototype development to high-volume production.

  • Aerospace & Defense

    High-reliability PCBs manufactured to meet demanding military and aerospace performance requirements.

  • Medical Electronics

    Precision circuit boards designed for diagnostic equipment, monitoring systems, laboratory devices, and medical electronics.

  • Industrial Automation

    Durable PCB solutions for automation equipment, robotics, motor controls, PLC systems, and industrial machinery.

  • Telecommunications

    High-frequency PCB manufacturing for networking equipment, communication systems, RF applications, and wireless technology.

  • Automotive Electronics

    PCB fabrication supporting vehicle electronics, lighting systems, sensors, engine controls, and EV technologies.

  • Consumer Electronics

    Reliable printed circuit boards for commercial electronic products, IoT devices, smart home technologies, and consumer equipment.

  • Energy & Power Systems

    PCB manufacturing for renewable energy, power distribution, solar applications, and industrial power equipment.

  • LED Lighting

    Aluminum-core and thermal PCB solutions designed for indoor and outdoor LED lighting systems.

Why Engineers Choose Twisted Traces

Our engineering team works closely with customers throughout every phase of the manufacturing process. From reviewing Gerber files and improving manufacturability to selecting the right PCB materials and finishes, we help ensure every project meets quality, performance, and delivery expectations.

  • Quick-turn PCB prototype manufacturing
  • Production quantities from 1 to 5,000+ boards
  • Experienced engineering review
  • Competitive pricing
  • Manufactured entirely in the USA
  • Fast customer support and technical assistance
  • Strict IPC quality standards
  • Reliable on-time delivery

Partner with Twisted Traces for Your PCB Manufacturing Needs

Whether you require a single prototype, quick-turn PCB fabrication, or high-volume production, Twisted Traces delivers dependable printed circuit board manufacturing solutions with exceptional quality and competitive pricing. Our experienced engineering team carefully reviews every project to ensure manufacturability, performance, and on-time delivery.

We proudly serve customers across aerospace, medical, industrial, telecommunications, automotive, military, LED lighting, consumer electronics, and many other industries. From standard FR-4 circuit boards to advanced multilayer and high-frequency PCB technologies, we provide complete end-to-end manufacturing services under one roof.

If you already have Gerber files ready, simply send them to our engineering team for review. We'll provide fast, accurate quotations and recommend the most cost-effective manufacturing solution for your project requirements.

  • Quick Turn PCB Manufacturing
  • Prototype to Production Quantities
  • Manufactured in the USA
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Engineering Design Review
  • Fast Technical Support
  • High Quality Standards
  • Reliable On-Time Delivery

Step-By-Step Process to Manufacture a PCB

Pre Production Engineering

1. Pre Production Engineering

Prepare the phototools

2. Prepare the phototools

Print inner layers

3. Print inner layers

Etch inner layers

4. Etch inner layers

Electroless copper deposition

5. Electroless copper deposition

Image the outer layers

6. Image the outer layers

Lay-up and bond

7. Lay-up and bond

Automatic Optical Inspection

8. Automatic Optical Inspection

Outer layer AOI

9. Outer layer AOI

Etch outer layer

10. Etch outer layer

Plating

11. Plating

Drill the PCB

12. Drill the PCB

Soldermask

13. Soldermask

Surface finish

14. Surface finish

15. Profile 


Office Location

Twisted Traces - 725 Nicholas Blvd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007