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How Hardware Startups Use PCB Depaneling for Faster Production
In episode 94 of Hardware Startups with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into the overlooked but critical step of PCB depaneling — separating individual boards from a manufacturing panel. They explain why routing and V-scoring are the two main methods, how startups often damage boards with improper depaneling, and the surprising cost of a bad edge finish. The hosts walk through a real example of a sensor startup that switched from manual snap-apart to a cheap router jig and cut defect rates from 15% to under 1%. They also discuss when to invest in a dedicated depaneling machine versus…
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