Ep.19: PCB Depaneling

PCB Depaneling is the process of breaking the individual PCBs out of the panel that is used to assemble the boards and is typically one of the very last steps assembled circuit boards go through before they are shipped.

Show Notes:

First, what are panels and why do we use them?
What factors dictate which panelization and breakout method is used?
What types of depaneling methods can be used?
What else happens during this step?
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Recommendations:

• Consider how your product fits into its final location. Are there areas that must be dimensionally accurate?

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