Slot in Oval Pads – Drill Combination Confirmation

Reason for Failed Review:

In your design, each oval pad contains two separate drill holes.

During fabrication, PCBfast usually combines such overlapping drills into a single oval slot for better precision and solderability.

We need to confirm whether this conversion to an oval slot is acceptable for your design.

PCBfast Suggestions:

•  For oval pads, it is recommended to design a single slot (cutout) directly instead of using two overlapping drills.

•  This ensures accurate pad geometry, smoother plating, and improved component fit during assembly.

Designing the oval slot directly in your CAD file helps PCBfast process your board efficiently and avoids any potential misinterpretation.