When you want to make a PCB, what informations are necessary to provide to the PCB manufacturer?

I am a mechanical designer. I have sent my PCB design file to manufacturer. But they said the data may be not enough. So what data are you used to send to your PCB manufacturer.

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September 19, 2023

Dimensions of the PCB
Thickness
Drill chart
Layer construction
Shape Diagram
Gerber Data
Special finishing requirement.
Panel Diagram

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Oliver Smith

Oliver is an experienced electronics engineer skilled in PCB design, analog circuits, embedded systems, and prototyping. His deep knowledge spans schematic capture, firmware coding, simulation, layout, testing, and troubleshooting. Oliver excels at taking projects from concept to mass production using his electrical design talents and mechanical aptitude.

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