Metal-core boards
MCPCB Manufacturer for Metal-Core and Thermal Boards
VeriPCB supports mcpcb manufacturer requirements for metal-core PCBs with thermal review, dielectric confirmation and assembly matched to the design.
What this service solves
A controlled path from requirements to acceptance
An mcpcb manufacturer deals with heat first. Dielectric layer, copper weight, thermal vias and component placement determine whether a metal-core board performs. We review these before committing material. See the custom PCBA scope or the capability review.
Best fit for
- Power and high-current products
- LED and lighting thermal boards
- Automotive and industrial thermal designs
- Teams needing dielectric confirmation
Scope
Typical project deliverables
The exact scope is frozen in the quotation and approved build documentation.
| Deliverable | Control point | Customer output |
|---|---|---|
| 01 · Engineering and DFM review | Confirmed before material commitment | Approved assumptions and responsibilities |
| 02 · PCB fabrication planning | Confirmed before material commitment | Approved assumptions and responsibilities |
| 03 · Component sourcing control | Controlled during manufacturing | Repeatable production instruction |
| 04 · SMT and THT assembly | Controlled during manufacturing | Repeatable production instruction |
| 05 · Inspection and testing by scope | Verified before release | Inspection, test or shipment evidence by scope |
| 06 · Release records and shipment | Verified before release | Inspection, test or shipment evidence by scope |
Typical build sequence
- 01
Build package
Gerber or ODB++, BOM, centroid, drawings, quantity and acceptance needs.
- 02
Engineering review
Resolve revision, manufacturability, material and test ambiguities.
- 03
Fabrication & sourcing
Prepare boards and approved components against the frozen package.
- 04
Assembly
Run SMT, THT and any agreed programming or mechanical work.
- 05
Inspection & test
Apply the project-specific visual, optical, X-ray and electrical plan.
- 06
Release
Verify records, labeling, packaging and shipment configuration.
Metal-core PCB requirements beyond the base metal
| Input | What to specify | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal stack | Base material, dielectric system and thicknesses | The dielectric and thermal interfaces affect heat transfer |
| Electrical isolation | Product-specific voltage and test requirements | Thermal choices must also meet insulation needs |
| Mechanical interface | Outline, mounting holes, flatness and heat-sink contact | The board must fit the complete thermal assembly |
| Assembly | Component packages, soldering and handling constraints | High thermal mass affects process planning |
Workflow
How a build moves forward
- 01
Qualification
Confirm product stage, quantities and commercial fit.
- 02
File review
Identify missing data and manufacturability conflicts.
- 03
Quotation
Separate material, fabrication, assembly, test and logistics assumptions.
- 04
Approval
Freeze revisions, alternates and acceptance criteria.
- 05
Build & validation
Manufacture against the approved package and record agreed results.
Before release
Issues to resolve with the build team
Record an owner and an agreed resolution for any issue that applies to your design.
- Wrong dielectric rating for the heat load
- Insufficient thermal vias or copper weight
- Component too close to hot zones
- Stack-up not confirmed before build
- No thermal test or rating agreed
Buyer questions
Frequently asked questions
What is an MCPCB?
A metal-core PCB uses a metal base layer for heat dissipation, common in LED, power and high-current designs where thermal path matters.
What should an MCPCB quote confirm?
Dielectric rating, copper weight, thermal via strategy, stack-up and finish, matched to your thermal requirement.
Can you assemble metal-core boards?
Yes, where placement, inspection and any thermal or functional test are planned against the design and agreed scope.
How is thermal performance verified?
Only against a defined test condition; we do not state a thermal number without agreed measurement and limits.
What files are needed?
Gerber or ODB++ with stack-up, thermal spec, BOM with exact MPNs, centroid data and assembly drawings.
Will you protect my design?
Customer design files remain the customer's property. An NDA can be requested before confidential files are exchanged.
Next step
Ready for a build review?
Share your project stage, quantity and target date. We will confirm the files, process and testing information needed for an accurate quotation.