Does the ALLPCB notice mean all production has stopped?+
No. The homepage notice concerns website operations and says outstanding orders and services will be fulfilled as agreed. It does not establish the status of an individual production order; ask your established contact.
Should I place a duplicate order with PCBPit immediately?+
First confirm whether the earlier order has entered production or committed component purchases. Then decide whether you need a new build, a second source or only a contingency quotation.
What should I retrieve before changing suppliers?+
Collect the approved production files, BOM, placement data, substitutions, test procedure and any fixture information. An order number or finished-board photograph cannot reproduce the complete manufacturing specification.
Can I use an old ALLPCB promotion to estimate a new order?+
No. Promotions can have expired and may exclude important items. Ask for a current quotation against your actual requirements and confirmed ordering arrangements.
What files should I send to PCBPit?+
Send Gerber and drill files, a BOM with exact manufacturer part numbers, pick-and-place data and assembly drawings. Include quantities, the board revision, test requirements and delivery destination so the quotation covers the build you actually need.
How do I compare the total cost?+
Use the same revision and quantities for each quotation. Include boards, components, setup, assembly, testing, freight and applicable import costs. Separate one-time tooling from recurring costs, and check whether unused parts or fixtures will be returned.
Can I transfer a design from another supplier?+
Yes, you can ask PCBPit to review an existing manufacturing package. Supply the original design outputs rather than a screenshot or an old invoice. Confirm stack-up, finish, panelization and approved component substitutions before ordering the new build.
Does a quotation include functional testing?+
Only when it is part of the agreed scope. Provide firmware, test inputs, expected results and any required fixture. An electrical continuity check or optical inspection does not establish that an assembled product performs its intended function.