Direct answer: YUESHAN melamine laminate PCB backup board with HDF core and hot-pressed melamine paper surface for FPC, HDI and multilayer drilling. 80±3 HD, 2.0/2.5/2.7 mm, flatness ≤0.10 mm. Buyers typically qualify it by density/hardness, thickness, flatness, moisture behavior, exit burr, drill wear and compatibility with the entry sheet.
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Melamine Laminate PCB Backup Board Supplier for PCB Drilling
Melamine Laminate is not the same product as UV Melamine. It uses a pre-impregnated melamine paper layer fused to the HDF core under heat and pressure. This gives buyers a hard surface with a more resilient fibre core — useful when FPC, rigid-flex or multilayer drilling benefits from a less rigid landing than phenolic.
Industry pages ranking around this product category consistently use procurement entities such as backup board, backing board, drilling support, density, thickness tolerance, surface hardness, warpage, standard sizes, HDF core, FPC, HDI, BGA, multilayer PCB and customized size. This page integrates those terms only where they describe a real buyer decision.
Commercial Specifications
| Specification | YUESHAN |
|---|---|
| Core | High-density fiberboard |
| Surface | Hot-pressed melamine impregnated paper |
| Hardness | 80±3 HD |
| Density | Approx. 980–1000 kg/m³ class |
| Thickness | 2.0 / 2.5 / 2.7 mm |
| Flatness | ≤0.10 mm |
| Application | FPC, HDI and multilayer PCB drilling |
Standard sheet formats: 940 × 1245 mm and 520 × 620 mm are used across the YUESHAN backup-board range; other industrial formats can be discussed against quantity and cutting requirements. Confirm the current TDS before final drawing release or incoming inspection.
Grade Selection
| Grade | Surface / core | Typical role |
|---|---|---|
| Melamine Laminate 840 | Hot-pressed melamine paper + HDF | 6–16 layer, FPC / rigid-flex, general precision drilling |
| Melamine Laminate 880 | Hot-pressed melamine paper + dense HDF | HDI / multilayer 12–24 layer, lower-burr applications |
Use the PCB Backup Board Selector if you want a quick starting grade from layer count, smallest drill, humidity and exit-burr target.
What This Product Is Designed to Control
- Exit burr: support the copper and laminate as the drill breaks through the last PCB layer.
- Drill-bit breakage: provide a controlled landing layer rather than an abrupt unsupported exit.
- Hole-wall cleanliness: reduce fibre or resin transfer that adds desmear burden.
- Flatness / stack consistency: keep the support plane repeatable across the panel.
- Tool life: balance support hardness with drill wear.
- Cost per good hole: select the lowest-cost grade that still meets burr, breakage and yield targets.
HDF vs Melamine Laminate vs UV Melamine vs Phenolic
| Backup type | Main advantage | Typical reason to choose | Product page |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDF | Lowest cost / broad standard use | 2–12 layer, cost-sensitive standard drilling | HDF |
| Melamine Laminate | Hard fused surface + resilient core | FPC, rigid-flex, multilayer, phenolic alternative | Melamine |
| UV Melamine | Moisture-sealed, low-smear surface | HDI, humid factories, 6–24 layers, back-drill | UV Melamine |
| Phenolic PHE | Rigid specialty support | Selected IC substrate / routing / precision applications | Phenolic |
Applications
Standard PCB Drilling
Match grade to layer count, drill diameter and burr target.
Multilayer Guide →Small-Hole / Microvia
Use denser or sealed grades when tolerance and smear become critical.
HDI Solution →High-Reliability PCB
Flatness and repeatable support matter for long production runs.
Automotive Solution →Buyer Qualification Checklist
Send these items with an RFQ so the product can be qualified against the line rather than by name alone:
- current backup-board type and supplier specification;
- PCB thickness, layer count and laminate family;
- smallest mechanical drill diameter and typical hit count;
- panels per stack and target throughput;
- current exit burr / drill-breakage / smear problem;
- required sheet size and thickness;
- plant humidity / storage conditions;
- monthly or annual volume and destination port.
Send the specification to Mr. Lucky Xu →
Recommended Entry-Side Pairing
Lubricant-Coated Aluminum
For finer holes, higher RPM and friction/heat control.
Lubricant Aluminum →Industry & Standards Reference Set
- white melamine backup board terminology
- IPC design standards
- YUESHAN technical material profile for this product
Standards and association references are used to support terminology and technical context. Always qualify YUESHAN using its current TDS and sample results.
FAQ
What is Melamine Laminate PCB Backup Board?
It is a PCB drilling backup board supplied by YUESHAN for defined drilling applications. The product page covers commercial specifications, qualification, samples and ordering; the material science is documented separately in https://www.yueshanpcb.com/materials/melamine-backup-board/.
How do I choose the right grade?
Start with PCB layer count, smallest mechanical drill diameter, stack height, target exit burr, humidity and current drill-breakage or smear problems. YUESHAN can recommend a starting grade and sample set.
Can I get TDS/SDS and samples before a production order?
Yes. Send your current board specification, sheet size, annual volume and drilling application to request TDS/SDS and a line-test sample.
How is this page different from the Material Library?
This is a commercial product page for supplier, specification, sample and quotation intent. The Material Library page explains composition, properties and process mechanisms.