Forum: SMT Production & Design
Thread: PCB Depaneling Router
Date: February 26, 2008 09:23 PM
Author: davef
Subject: PCB Depaneling Router
Several methods are available for singulating or extricating individual flexible circuits from a processed panel; this discussion of the topic applies to all types of flexible circuits. In general, the methods for singulating flex circuits can be branched along two main lines: dynamic, vectorbased cutting methods, represented by routers, lasers, water jet cutters and numerically controlled blade cutters, and punching methods, which include Class-A tools, steel rule dies and a �new� category of etched cutting dies. The choice of which technology to use is often a trade-off where convenience, tolerance requirements, and product volume must be factored into the equation. [Flexible Circuit Technology; Fjelstad, J; BR Publishing 3e 2007 [9780979618901]]
semi-automatic and fully automatic router manufacturers: * cencorp.com/cencorp/depaneling/ * automation.tycoelectronics.com/depanel.stm * asys-llc.com/asys-llc/index_us.htm * seikausa.com/products/sayaka/
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