I can only give a rough idea of the mold price, which is mainly the result of the coordination between companies' procurement and suppliers, and there is no moisture in the middle (I have seen a supplier of a Japanese factory quote 3000/ 1), so let's not gossip. Let's talk about the mold price:
Knife die (wooden die -60- 100, etching die -80- 120? * * * Only refers to small-sized and small-quantity proofs or orders. The more complex the shape, the bigger the shape. Of course, the price should also be adjusted appropriately. ).
Steel mold (simple mold -60- 100? * * * It is similar to a wooden model and is generally used for sample molding. Fast line die -600- 1000 * * can punch holes for 300,000-400,000 times, mainly for products with lax appearance requirements, such as medium line/wire cutting die, which are more expensive and have different quotations, like some multi-layer buttons of Nokia N series before. There are also some patch panels with strict accuracy requirements, the price is slightly reduced by several hundred pieces, and the stamping times are relatively long. Because the die is quenched, the material is relatively stable, and it should be calculated according to one million times regardless of external factors).
? * * * There are other steel dies (bottom die and face die/also known as blanking die and ejection die), so I won't go into details about this. The more I talk, the more I forgive myself.
~ ~ ~ The above mold classification and some prices are only my personal suggestions, for reference only. ~~~~
Let's talk about FPC splicing. Splicing can be slightly classified according to the use and structure of FPC products (the following units are mm)
For example, some simple volume side keys, power-on keys and antenna boards. . . . That is to say, for products with simple lines and lax appearance requirements, the stitching can be about 250X300. If it is made into single-sided film covering, it is best to reduce the splicing by about 250X220 (mainly because the sheet is thin, which will lead to poor operation of the production line and may cause wrinkles).
For some double panels with plugs (generally rectangular in length and shape, and some in "7" or "U" shape), the splicing is controlled at 180-200, and no cutting is needed before molding. If the shape of the panel itself is within 120, two spliced panels can be cut before molding. Generally speaking, the splicing of this type of plate should be controlled at about 250 before forming, and it can reach 180-200 without cutting before forming.
Multilayer boards (more than 4 layers) should be controlled at about 200 as far as possible, mainly considering the arrangement of substrates, expansion and contraction and so on.
Personally, I think there are too many factors to consider in FPC splicing, but I don't think any rules can be applied. For example, for some plates, you should consider the production efficiency, process capacity and equipment of the factory, so the above splicing dimensions are for reference only.
~ ~ ~ ~ said so much, just my personal opinion (I work in FPC project), the landlord is for reference only.