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Is substrate thickness specified in the Gerber file?

Hi, I am trying to manufacture several 2-layer boards on FR4 with different thicknesses.

0.8mm, 0.4mm etc. My software (Eagle from Cadsoft) lets me specify substrate thickness in the design rules. However, I can't find any trace of the this info in the produced Gerber files. Is substrate thickness supposed to be in the gerbers, or supplied separately?

Thanks, Pavel

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interpasha
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You have to specify the board thickness separately. You may also have to list the drill tool codes and associated hole sizes.

Your artwork should have a thin track on at least one copper layer showing the desired outline of the board.

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