Altium Designer Rigid-Flex Manager question

JJM75

Oct 14, 2025
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Hi,
I want to do a rigid flex circuit board and I been on line searching for information on how to set up the stack manager. I am using Altium designer 25.8.1. I know how to access the stack manager and setup the different layers. I think I have them in proper order. Here is a photo of what I have if anybody sees something I did wrong or I don't have please let me know. I am not sure on the surface finish layer if I need it or not. I could not find anything about the layer. Thanks.

Rigid flex main.jpg
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VictorZhang_PCB

May 3, 2026
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Standard rigid PCBs don't use adhesive bonding layers. If you added these manually, I'd remove them from the rigid substack
 

GigHz

May 4, 2026
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Looks like a good starting point. I’d confirm the stackup with your PCB manufacturer, especially the flex materials, coverlay, and stiffener. The surface finish is usually specified separately by the manufacturer rather than as a stackup layer.
 
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