Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 30 12:06:54 EDT 2021 | proceng1
I have a small board in a 5x5 array. Thickness is .014". The fist build, the array was all routed with mouse-bites. Customer doesn't like the edge left by the mouse-bites. Board house says they can't v-score a board that thin. I'm not sure what o
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 26 10:42:43 EDT 2017 | proceng1
We have an array of boards that are difficult to depanel due to components being close to the edge. I want to route a space between strips (boards are 14" long x 1" wide) and have breakaway tabs like mouse bites, but the customer won't accept the ja
Electronics Forum | Mon Dec 16 18:48:15 EST 2002 | rmejia
I need a good depanelization machine for mouse bites that is fully automated
Electronics Forum | Tue May 11 23:53:43 EDT 2021 | cbeneat
Obviously the more expensive route, but have you considered a router?
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 03 13:54:34 EDT 2021 | SMTA-64386637
Punch dies are also expensive, inflexible and the punches need to be maintained for sharpness.
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 26 14:37:02 EDT 2022 | emeto
These pneumatic ones have always been around for mouse bites.
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 29 12:21:08 EST 1999 | Mike McMonagle
If you go with tabs/mouse bites, both FKN and Cab make simple pneumatic shears for removing the tabs. For low to moderate volumes, they're very cost effective. MikeMcM
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 14 14:16:22 EDT 2016 | joelperez
Has anyone use both methods of depaneling on PCB breaktabs? meaning v-score at the edge of the pcb and mouse bites on the opposite side of the tab (break out panel)? Thanks
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 26 11:47:56 EDT 2017 | proceng1
We've sanded bites before, but with these volumes, it would kill it. Thanks
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 31 14:03:50 EDT 2017 | rgduval
Could always get a laser cutter to de-panelize with. I've always wanted one, personally...but, haven't been able to cost justify it. ..rob
