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Category Archives: PCB/FPC/PTF
Mar19
The Purpose of Nickel (Ni) Plating on Components or Circuit Boards in the Electronics Industry
Firstly, let’s clarify that Workingbear is not a metallurgy expert. The content of this article is based purely on personal experience and information gathered from the internet. If there are any errors, feel free to point them out for correction. … Continue reading
Mar12
Why Do PCBs Have Those Small Circles? What purpose of Test Points on PCBs?
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
Oct11
Do PCB Designs Require Reserving Board Edges and Grooves for Routers De-Paneling Machines?
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
Sep27
What Is Router Cutting for PCB Depaneling? Advantages and Disadvantages Explained
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
Sep21
PCB De-Paneling: V-cut scoring de-paneling and removing board edges
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
