Category Archives: PCB/FPC/PTF


Mar12
Why Do PCBs Have Those Small Circles? What purpose of Test Points on PCBs?

post on March 12, 2024

Have you ever noticed those tiny circles on PCBs and wondered why they’re there? They don’t seem to have any parts soldered onto them, and some don’t even have solder paste. Well, those small circles are called test points, and … Continue reading →

PCB/FPC/PTF, Process, Test/Inspection     WorkingBear    Views (1,870)     comment (0)

Oct11
Do PCB Designs Require Reserving Board Edges and Grooves for Routers De-Paneling Machines?

post on October 11, 2023

A while back, a netizen asked how the Router de-panel machine cuts PCB panels and whether there’s a need to reserve board edges (break-away) for the Router machine in PCB design. Upon careful consideration, I thought my previous answer might … Continue reading →

Manufacture, PCB/FPC/PTF, Process, SMT     WorkingBear    Views (1,815)     comment (0)
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Sep27
What Is Router Cutting for PCB Depaneling? Advantages and Disadvantages Explained

post on September 27, 2023

There are several methods to cut and separate pre-panelized PCBs into individual boards, and one commonly adopted approach for thin and finely dimensioned mobile phone PCBs is using a Router Cutting Machine. It offers numerous advantages over V-Cut scoring machines, … Continue reading →

Manufacture, PCB/FPC/PTF, Process, SMT     WorkingBear    Views (2,375)     comment (0)
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Sep21
PCB De-Paneling: V-cut scoring de-paneling and removing board edges

post on September 21, 2023

The term “V-cut” refers to a pre-cut separation groove made by printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers at specific locations on the PCB. This groove is designed to facilitate the “de-paneling” process after the completion of surface mount technology (SMT)  and … Continue reading →

Manufacture, PCB/FPC/PTF, Process     WorkingBear    Views (4,649)     comment (0)
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Sep14
What is V-cut? Why PCB need to design V-cut on it?

post on September 14, 2023

The term “V-cut” in the context of printed circuit boards (PCBs) refers to predefined cutting lines made by PCB manufacturers based on customer drawings. These lines are typically arranged in a V-shaped pattern, resembling the letter “V,” which is why … Continue reading →

Manufacture, PCB/FPC/PTF, Process     WorkingBear    Views (3,765)     comment (0)
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