Solder and Flux: Pastes, Bars, Wires, and Pre-Forms

Solder and Flux: Pastes, Bars, Wires, and Pre-Forms

Solder is a metal alloy that forms mechanical and electrical connections between components and printed circuit boards. It’s used with flux, a chemical that cleans surfaces and promotes wetting. Z-AXIS uses solder that’s either leaded or lead-free. Leaded solder is...
Through-Hole Assembly and Mixed PCBAs

Through-Hole Assembly and Mixed PCBAs

Through hole assembly isn’t dead. It’s alive and well at Z-AXIS. Printed circuit board assemblies, or PCBAs, use parts that are surface mounted or have through-hole leads. Boards that have parts with both methods of attachment are called mixed PCBAs. Surface mount...
What’s the Difference Between Sales and Service?

What’s the Difference Between Sales and Service?

What’s the Difference Between Sales and Service? Service works with you to find the right solution. Sales is different because it’s about getting an order. What’s the difference between Sales and Service? Z-AXIS is an electronic contract manufacturer, but we’re...
Careers in Electronics Manufacturing

Careers in Electronics Manufacturing

Careers in Electronics Manufacturing Z-AXIS is an electronics manufacturer that provides entry-level employees with opportunities to advance and experienced workers with careers that keep building their skills. Entry-level employees include parts preppers who prepare...
Functional Circuit Test

Functional Circuit Test

Do you need a functional circuit test? Z-AXIS tests almost every board we make. That wasn’t always the case with electronic testing, but printed circuit board assemblies, or PCBAs, have become increasingly complex with finer pitches and a greater mixture of...
Electro Mechanical Assembly

Electro Mechanical Assembly

Z-AXIS is an electronic contract manufacturer that provides electro mechanical assembly services. Learn about box builds. Box Builds and Electro Mechanical Assembly Many electronic manufacturing services (EMS) providers offer box build services in addition to PCB...