Author Archives: WorkingBear


Nov13
PCB Edge Removal and De-paneling: Stamp Hole Design

In most PCB (Printed Circuit Board) designs, panels are usually connected using V-cuts or tabs/ribs, and then separated with a V-cut scoring machine or a router de-panel machine. However, besides these two common connection methods, there’s another approach called the … Continue reading

Nov10
Attitude Determines Everything — The Making of an Engineer

An engineer must be grounded, hands-on, and unafraid to get their hands dirty — learning by doing and using practical experience to verify theory. Because of his job, Workingbear often visits various professional electronics manufacturing service (EMS) factories and spends … Continue reading

Nov06
PCB Edge Removal and De-paneling: Precautions for Manual Breaking

There are many ways to de-panel or remove the edge rails of a PCB, but the simplest and cheapest method is manual V-cut breaking. However, this method can easily lead to uncontrolled quality issues. Before using manual breaking, it’s important … Continue reading

Nov03
Introducing the Role and Responsibilities of Project Management (PM) in Electronics Companies

Anyone who works in the electronics industry should be familiar with the role of a PM — short for Project Management. Almost every company involved in R&D or contract manufacturing has PMs. In fact, not just electronics — most industries … Continue reading

Oct29
Three Common PCB Panelization Connection Methods: V-cut, Tabs, and Stamp Holes

When producing large volumes of PCBs (Printed Circuit Boards), multiple individual boards are often combined into one large panel. This panelized form is then processed through automated SMT production lines to improve efficiency and reduce costly machine idle time. When … Continue reading