PCB Depaneling Equipment Improves Quality and Cost

Using PCB Depaneling Equipment in PCB Assembly Process Leads to Immediate Improvements

Depaneling,Depanelizing, PCB Separation or Off Cut Removal all refer to a process of 'breaking up' a panel of assembled PCBs into individual PCBs.
Ten years ago it was an accepatable practice to 'break up' the assembled panels by hand or by using hand tools (nibblers).
Times changed.
End customers demand and expect 'zero parts per million' failure rates, prices are dropping and there is less and less room for inconcistency in the manufacturing process.
Incorporating suitable Depaneling equipment into the PCB assembly process is a simple and relatively inexpensive way to immediately improve the consistency.

There are several models of depaneling equipment available depending on your application and volume.

Hektor 2 is an Off-Cut Remover for removing tabs in routed PCBs
Built in storage for removed tabs
No need to pre-drill the tabs for easier removal
Air operated, no electrical connection required
Selection of blade sizes to match the milled grove

T and L Blade for Hektor 2

Maestro 2M is Ideal for Depaneling Smaller Panels

Maestro 2M (motorized) and Maestro 2 (manual) are designed to depanelize smaller panels
Three speeds
Narrow foot print, ideal for tight space
Suitable for PCB panels with tall components on both sides

Maestro 3E is a Versatile Depanelizer

Maestro 3E is a Versatile Manual Depanelizer Designed for Larger PCB Panels
Can depanelize PCB panels with components protruding over the edge
Movable handle allows left handed or right handed depaneling
Well balanced and very low pulling resistance
Can be operated from all sides

Maestro 4M Clean with Optional Conveyor Belt

Maestro 4M Clean with Optional Conveyor Belt

Maestro 4M is the Most Versatile PCB Separator in the Group
It can be operated with or without conveyor belt
It is available with a larger separation blade for handling PCB panels with component height up to 2.76"
Maestro 4M Clean has a dust extraction system
Foot pedal control
The separation length, speed and blade movement is programmable with control keys

Maestro 5M is a High Volume PCB Separator Customized for Specific Applications
Can be installed in an assembly line using SMEMA interface
Can be customized to meet your individual requirements

Full Assortment of Spare Parts for PCB Separators
Same day turnaround on orders placed AM
Spare parts are stocked in NA, no need for you to 'stock up' on the parts
Original parts shipped directly from cab Technology

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