日: 2026年3月10日

When Should You Choose Router Depaneling Over V-Cut?

Router depaneling over V-cut is a decision many PCB engineers face sooner or later. At first glance, V-cut looks simple and fast. It works well for many standard panels. But once board designs become more complex, or when component placement moves closer to the edge, router depaneling often becomes the safer choice. This is not about one process being universally better. In real manufacturing environments, the choice usually depends on PCB design constraints, component layout, and long-term yield stability. Let’s walk through the situations where router depaneling makes more sense. 🔍 Understanding the Two Processes Before deciding, it helps to understand how the two methods separate PCBs. V-cut depaneling Router […]