In electronics manufacturing, conformal coating protects printed circuit boards (PCBs) from moisture, dust, corrosive gases, and condensation. Yet while the benefits are well understood, the hidden costs tied to masking and rework can significantly erode a manufacturer’s bottom line.

Masking connectors, sockets, and keep-out zones is time-consuming, and reworking boards with coating defects consumes material, labor, and production capacity. For many assemblers, masking and rework represent the single largest share of conformal coating process cost. The good news: with better coating material selection and application process optimization, these costs can be dramatically reduced—without sacrificing protection or reliability.

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