The requirements for printed circuit boards could hardly be more diverse. A printed circuit board that is installed in a cheap toy, for example, has completely different requirements to a printed circuit board for the electronics in a car or a printed circuit board that is integrated into a pacemaker. While simple functionality and low production costs may be important for toys, aspects such as reliability, durability and maximum precision take centre stage in lighting technology or medical technology.
The choice of the right separation method plays a decisive role here. This determines whether the PCB has the quality and robustness required for its specific application.

Gentle cutting for maximum quality
In order to make a PCB as reliable and durable as possible, it is crucial that the installed components are subjected to as little stress as possible during the cutting process. Vibrations, mechanical stress or dust can put a strain on sensitive components and significantly shorten the service life of the PCB. Particularly in safety-critical applications - such as in the automotive industry or medical technology - it is important to minimise these stresses as much as possible. This is a challenge for many of our customers: How can it be ensured that the PCB itself and the components installed on it remain undamaged?

The layout makes all the difference
Not only the intended use, but also the layout of the PCB plays a decisive role in the choice of separation method. A PCB with a complex shape, which may have rounded edges or delicate cut-outs, can often not be separated using all methods. The same applies to PCBs where sensitive components are positioned close to the edge - particularly precise and gentle methods are required here to avoid damage.

Vielleicht erkennen Sie sich in dieser Situation wieder: Ihr Produkt erfordert eine spezielle Leiterplatte mit einem einzigartigen Design, und Sie kommen mit Ihrer bisherigen Trennmethode nicht mehr weiter.