Category: PCB Depaneling

PCB Depaneling: The Best Methods for Each PCB Design

The most cost-effective method of producing circuit boards is by printing multiple circuit boards onto a panel. These panels must then be separated into the smaller, individual boards the customer ordered. This process is called depaneling. Years ago, this process was painstakingly done by hand, but as circuit boards got thinner and more fragile, these manual methods quickly became impossible and unaffordable. Today, there are a slew of different technologies available to depanel circuit boards, each with their strengths and weaknesses. In this article, we will explore those differences.

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[Infographic] How UV Lasers Overcome the Challenges of Mechanical Depaneling

Laser depaneling systems have been gaining popularity over recent years. Mechanical depaneling is done with routing, die cutting, and dicing saw methods. Use this infographic to learn the differences between these two depaneling methods and how they could be affecting your bottom line. 

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Streamline Your PCB Production With This Genius Method

Producing printed circuit boards can be a costly procedure. If not done correctly, the circuit boards can be put at risk of being damaged or destroyed during production, transportation, or assembly. Panelizing your printed circuit boards is an excellent way to not only ensure their safety during production but also to reduce your overall costs and production time during the process. Here are some methods of panelizing your printed circuit boards, as well as some common challenges faced during this process.

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6 PCB Depaneling Methods That Boost Productivity

Depaneling an array of assembled circuit boards can be a huge time and money saver for the PCB manufacturing industry. Printed circuit boards can be lumped together en masse in panels and separated after all of the individual boards on the panel have been populated with components. The process of depaneling can be complex because of the massive amount of circuit boards types. With so many things to keep track of, there can be complications, but they can be easily avoided with proper data analysis and preparation.

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Eliminate Stress for Good With These Depaneling Tips

Depaneling is a process used by PCB manufacturers to unpackage shipments of circuit boards without damaging them. Manufacturers can save a lot of time and money in the long run if this process is done effectively. Depaneling can be a complicated process sometimes, as there are many different types of circuit boards and methods of depaneling. This can lead to unnecessary stress which will make the whole process a lot less fun than it needs to be. Here are some of the different types of depaneling and how to avoid stress during each one.

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