{"id":38159,"date":"2025-07-23T07:53:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T07:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/?p=38159"},"modified":"2026-06-10T09:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T09:31:11","slug":"pcb-cutting-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/fa\/pcb-cutting-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Precision PCB Cutting Services | PCB Cutting Tools &#038; Machines &#8211; FS PCBA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"38159\" class=\"elementor elementor-38159\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ad4e089 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ad4e089\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c6778c\" data-id=\"2c6778c\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecae52f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-fixed elementor-toc--content-ellipsis elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"ecae52f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;fixed&quot;,&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;collapse_subitems&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__ecae52f\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__ecae52f\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__ecae52f\" class=\"elementor-toc__body elementor-toc__list-items--collapsible\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d405a4d\" data-id=\"d405a4d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db41154 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"db41154\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33cc032 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33cc032\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Precision PCB Cutting Services | PCB Cutting Tools &amp; Machines - FS PCBA<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4079963 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"4079963\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">    <style>\n        .vertical-divider {\n            height: 7px; \/* \u8bbe\u7f6e\u5206\u5272\u7ebf\u9ad8\u5ea6 *\/\n            background:#006FAD;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div class=\"vertical-divider\"><\/div>    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48e0d73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48e0d73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accuracy in electronics assembly starts with detail, and there is no more precise process than PCB cutting. Almost all electronic devices have Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) as their backbone. Whether prototyping or mass production, PCBs are not only cut as a post-fabrication process but a defining life process of electronic assembly.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it is an aerospace module, consumer gadget, or final enclosure, improperly cut PCBs may result in disastrous failures, signal integrity problems, or incompatibility. This guide goes in-depth about the significance of PCB cutting, cutting methods, the most useful tools and equipment, and how\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>FS PCBA<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is revolutionizing this necessary process in electronics production.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef90ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6ef90ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Cutting PCB Matters in Electronics Manufacturing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fadf1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fadf1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/ems-ecm\/\"><strong>modern electronics manufacturing<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, PCB cutting is no longer a mechanical operation; it&#8217;s a precision-driven operation with a direct impact on product reliability, manufacturability, and time-to-market. With decreasing devices, higher complexity, and density, how you cut a PCB is just as important as how you design or populate it.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>Gives Dimensional Precision and Form Fit<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shape and the final board size are determined by PCB cutting. The board shape, rectangular or round, or custom-contoured, must meet <a href=\"https:\/\/kdmfab.com\/electrical-enclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">highly specific enclosure<\/a> or mechanical interface tolerances.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Significance:<\/strong> A miscut of up to +0.2 mm and -0.2 mm can result in a misaligned connector, broken studs, or an impossible assembly of the product.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Application example:<\/strong> In <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/5g-components-in-smartphone-pcbs\/\">smartphones<\/a><\/span>, PCBs have to be fitted very closely in molded enclosures, so there is a very low tolerance for dimensions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Guard Signal Integrity and Electrical Performance<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Radio-Frequency and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/high-speed-pcb\/\"><strong>high-speed circuits<\/strong><\/a><\/span> are likely to experience physical stress and dielectric discontinuity. Failure by improper cutting techniques, such as mechanical shock, excessive vibration, or thermal warping, may cause microcracking, delamination, or trace deformation, thereby leading to post-<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/impedance-control\/\">impedance control<\/a><\/span> and signal propagation.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Technical insight:<\/strong> Edge burrs or delamination on <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/china-high-frequency-pcb\/\"><strong>high-frequency PCBs<\/strong><\/a><\/span> (GHz range) will cause reflection losses or crosstalk.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Best practices:<\/strong> Use low-vibration CNC routers or laser cutting for sensitive RF\/microwave PCBs.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Reduces Mechanical Stress on Components<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In depanelizing populated boards, specifically in cutting, the process must prevent mechanical shock that can traumatize <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/smt-pcba\/\"><strong>SMT<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/bga-assembly\/\"><strong>BGA packages<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, or solder joints. After\u00a0<\/span>v-scoring,\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manual snapping is inexpensive but will be stress-inducing unless very carefully controlled.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Issue:<\/strong> Breakout force is too high, and it can break ceramic capacitors or tear solder pads off the substrate.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Consider using wheel-based depaneling or the router bit systems, which incorporate support rails to ease the load on the board.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Raises Yield and Reduces Scrap Rate<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cutting quality has a direct impact on production yield. A faulty cut, too deep, out of alignment, or irregular, can render entire boards unusable, especially in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/china-multilayer-pcb-supplier\/\"><strong>multilayer PCBs<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, where internal connections can be broken.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Impact:<\/strong> On high <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/bill-of-materials\/\">BOM (Bill of Materials)<\/a><\/span> value boards, improper cutting can translate into heavy monetary losses.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Use vision-guided CNC systems and in-line quality checks for consistency.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Suited for Automation and Inline Assembly Integration<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCB cutting for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/pcb-mass-production-service\/\"><strong>high-volume manufacturing<\/strong><\/a><\/span> must be SMT line, robotic arm, and conveyor system compatible. Edge roughness or misalignment of the component will cause jamming or misplacement in the pick-and-place machines or selective soldering machines.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Industry standard:<\/strong> Keep-out areas and edge clearance used in automated handling is defined by IPC-2221 and IPC-7351.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Design consideration:<\/strong> Tab up design with mouse bites such that panels can be removed easily (without damaging neighboring PCBs).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Final Assembly or Conformal Coating prep of PCBs<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smooth burr-free edges are of paramount importance to downstream processes such as <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/conformal-coating\/\">conformal coating<\/a><\/span>, thermal pad mounting, or potting of ruggedized electronics. The PCB may have edge irregularity, which could cause wicking of the coating, gaps in the insulation or adhesion.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Important fact:<\/strong> The PCB edge cut is not just a cosmetic thing but functional in terms of sealing off circuits against environmental factors.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Flexible Manufacturing and Customization Supported Supports<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the demand for custom electronics increases, manufacturers are required to accommodate <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/small-run-pcba-assembly\/\"><strong>small-batch<\/strong><\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/fast-turnaround-pcb-assembly\/\"><strong>quick-turn<\/strong><\/a><\/span> projects. Dynamic shapes, fast turnaround, and panel-to-board customization is possible with accurate cutting methods, such as laser cutting or milling.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Competitive advantage:<\/strong> Accurate PCB cutting down gives manufacturers the ability to provide shorter lead times and design flexibility, which gives them more wins in the wearables, drone and medtech markets.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edc174e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"edc174e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When and Why PCB Cutting is Needed<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca48e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3ca48e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The electronics manufacturing process requires PCB cutting at various points, and this affects both product performance and manufacturing productivity. Manufacturers use different cutting tools and techniques depending on the application to ensure neat, clean, stress-free cutting of PCB units.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Post Panelization &#8211; Cutting Individual Boards out of a Master Panel<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following Panelization, PCBs are frequently produced in large quantities in large panels that have multiple boards, such that optimum automated assembly, such as SMT and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/reflow-soldering\/\">reflow soldering<\/a><\/span>, is achieved. When a panel is complete, it is necessary to remove the boards without damaging intricate parts. Close tolerances are needed for this operation, typically \u00b10.1 mm, to avoid mechanical stress on surface-mount components like BGAs or ceramic capacitors. V-scoring, CNC routing, or depaneling wheels are generally used depending upon layout density and edge clearance.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>For Custom Form Factors \u2013 To Fit Unusual Enclosures or Designs<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In special form factor applications, PCBs are trimmed to curved shapes so that they can be fitted into compact or non-rectangular enclosures such as those found in smartwatches, drones, and medical devices. The boards may possess complex contours, internal cutouts, or rounded corners that require high-accuracy cutting. Laser cutting or multi-axis CNC routers are often chosen because of their ability to deliver smooth cuts and maintain their structural integrity in high-layer-count or close-clearance areas.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>During Prototyping \u2013 When Urgent Size Changes Are Required<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engineers commonly make rapid cuts to PCB size in prototypes for fit or testing purposes. Instead of ordering a new batch, sections of a board may be hand-cropped using PCB shears or scoring tools. While this saves time and cost in early development, it must be accomplished with some caution to prevent delamination, frayed fiberglass, or edge trace damage, especially in multilayered prototypes.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>To Remove Defects \u2013 Isolation and Disposal of Highly Damaged Board Pieces<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defect removal is another common reason for PCB cutting. If there are defects such as <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/pcb-short-circuit\/\">shorts<\/a><\/span>, voids, or misplaced vias in certain regions of a produced board, cutting allows isolation and disposal of the faulty region only, and not the entire board. High-precision routing or mechanical punching is used in this activity, where the routing paths are decided in a way to keep away from damaging adjacent working circuitry.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>To Split Rigid-Flex Areas \u2013 For Flexible and Rigid Boards<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, in <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/rigid-flex-pcb\/\"><strong>rigid-flex PCBs<\/strong><\/a><\/span>, the separation of the rigid and flexible sections requires a cut without compromising the integrity of the flexible tails. This is very critical in applications such as <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/aerospace-pcb-assembly\/\">aerospace<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/medical-pcb\/\">medical<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, and foldables, where the board must endure repeated bending. UV laser cutting or supported CNC routing is used to cleanly separate with bend radius maintained, avoid trace cracks, and comply with the flex-rigid design requirements, but to IPC-2223 rather than IPC-J-STD-001.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These applications all emphasize how PCB cutting is not merely a mechanical process, but a vital component process that should be tuned to the material, layer, and final-use design of the board to make sure the product is a success.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c98065 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c98065\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common PCB Cutting Techniques\u00a0<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7199207 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7199207\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PCB cutting can be done in different ways, and each of these ways is applicable to particular board designs, materials, and production requirements. The most popular techniques in electronics manufacturing are listed below:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>1. V-Scoring (V-Grooving)<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panels are cut with V-shaped grooves on top and bottom; cutting them lets boards snap apart. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elepcb.com\/blog\/v-cut-pcb-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">V-Scoring<\/a><\/span> is quick and effective when cutting in a straight line in high volume, but it is not the best option when cutting complicated shapes or edge parts.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>2. Breakaway Tabs Tab Routing<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boards are interconnected with tiny tabs, sometimes perforated (mouse bites), and punched out after assembly. It accommodates odd shapes and clearance of the component edges but results in crude edges unless finished.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>3. CNC Routing<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spinning bit on programmed paths cuts out individual boards with great precision. CNC routers are used when outline detail and close tolerance is needed, but cannot compete with scoring techniques when large volumes are required.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>4. Laser Cutting<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without contact, high precision lasers (typically UV or CO2) vaporize the board material. It is most suitable for rigid-flex, multilayer, or fragile PCBs in which mechanical stress should not be present.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>5. Punching\/ Die Cutting<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punch boards of metal dies are punched out of a panel in a single stroke. It is economical to mass produce simple geometric shapes that are consistent but need expensive custom tooling.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>6. Saw Cutting<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basic cuts are done on circular saws or guillotines, which are usually prototyping or low-volume work. It is cheap and leaves fewer stress and rough edges.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>7. Wire EDM ( Electric Discharge Machining )<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wire EDM is seldom employed in cutting PCBs by an electrically charged discharge. It is mostly <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/mcpcb\/\">metal-core<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or specialty boards since it is a slow speed and high-cost.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0287b94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0287b94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PCB Cutting Step-by-Step Process<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4201141 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4201141\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Design Considerations<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The PCB design should have accurate panelization instructions prior to the cutting. This is done by inserting V-score lines, tab routing paths, and fiducials in the Gerber files to help proper separation. Edges and delicate parts, such as BGAs or connectors, should be kept clear of post-cut stress or damage. Keep-out zones are also defined by designers to avoid copper exposure at cut edges.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Selection of Tools and Machines<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of cutting is determined by the shape, thickness, material, and density of the PCB. Complex outlines are best suited to CNC routers, tight tolerances, and flex boards, to laser cutters and linear dividers in mass production to the V-score systems. The tool bit type, laser wavelength, and routing spindle rpm are accordingly selected.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Set up and calibration<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An accurate setup is essential. The PCB is clamped by fixtures or vacuum tables, and the depth of cut, travel speed, and cutting path are calibrated. In CNC routing, the\u00a0 Z-axis depth should not cut inner copper layers; in laser cutting, power should be adjusted to the thermal resistance of the substrate to prevent carbonization or delamination.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Execution<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selected method is used to do cutting. CNC routers work along previously programmed tool paths through G-code; laser heads are fast and clean with galvanometric mirrors; and V-groove cutters score along pre-determined axes. Thicker boards can be cut with multi-pass cutting in order to minimize chipping and stress at the edges.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Post-Cut Cleaning<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following cutting, the debris are cleaned up with ionized air blowers, brushes, or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpcba.com\/guide\/ultrasonic-cleaning-for-pcb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ultrasonic cleaners<\/a><\/span>: fiberglass dust, carbon residue, or burrs. This will avoid conductive contamination and guarantee long-term circuit reliability, particularly in high-frequency or RF boards.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Quality Check &amp; Inspection<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final inspection involves edge quality inspection, dimensional inspection, and delamination or copper layer exposure. It can be analyzed under a microscope or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/aoi-inspection\/\">AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)<\/a><\/span> and tested electrically to make sure signal integrity is not compromised by cutting.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32829ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32829ac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Considerations in PCB Cutting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bb7bc4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3bb7bc4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>1. Material Type<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The various <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/what-are-pcb-boards-made-of\/\">PCB substrates<\/a><\/span>, such as <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/fr4-pcb\/\">FR4<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/polyimide-pcb\/\">polyimide<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/aluminum-clad-pcb\/\">aluminum<\/a><\/span>, or <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/ceramic-pcb-manufacturer\/\">ceramic<\/a><\/span>, respond differently to cutting force and heat. As an example, FR4 delaminates easily under excessive mechanical loads, and aluminum-core boards are very hard and heat conductive, necessitating special tools. Cutting has to be selected according to the material of the board.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>2. Board Thickness<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavier PCBs (&gt;=2.0 mm) require more spindle torque and deeper routes, and thin boards will flex or crack during a mechanical cut. In ultra-thin or multilayered boards, laser systems tend to be chosen to avoid deformation and to maintain precision.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>3. Compositional Proximity to Margin<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those components that are too near the edge (&lt;1 mm) are at risk in depanelization. Trimming stress may break the solder joint or even lift pads. The most important thing is to plan the routing paths and scoring lines in order to keep a margin of safety, particularly around delicate components such as crystals or BGAs.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>4. Panelization Method<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In V-scoring, tab routing, and custom tooling, the layout of the panel influences yield and cutting efficiency. Panelization should be mechanically strong and simple to separate without causing damage. A bad panel design may result in curved boards or unequal stress.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>5. Precision Requirements<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical devices, aerospace systems, or miniaturized IoT hardware are some of the applications with high dimensional accuracy, frequently limited to +\/- 0.05 mm. This influences the choice of machines (e.g., laser instead of saw), tool wear sensing, and process tuning to tighter tolerances.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>6. Speed and Feed Rate<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insufficient speed can lead to the vibration of the tool, burrs, or tearing out of the fiber, and insufficiently high speed lowers throughput. The feed rate is optimal and is dependent on the material, tool diameter, and the number of layers. In laser cutting, the pulse frequency and dwell time should be balanced so as to prevent thermal distortion.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e4925d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e4925d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cutting Setup &amp; Equipment Used<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c27c26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c27c26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FS PCBA<\/span><\/strong><\/a>, we use the most advanced cutting machines, such as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong>Milling &amp; CNC Routers<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">FS PCBA has high precision CNC routers to do complex board outline, internal cut-outs, and tight tolerance depaneling. They guarantee little mechanical stress and clean edges with programmable multi-axis control.<\/p><ul><li><strong>High-Speed V-Cut Machineries<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our V-cut machines produce consistent flat grooves to easily and damage-free remove PCBs off a panel. They serve best in high-throughput straight-line depaneling, with micron depth control.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><strong>Inline Conveyors<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inline conveyors are integrated to simplify the cutting process, with the automation of the board handling between workstations to achieve maximum efficiency. This minimizes the operator intervention and maximizes throughput and scalable production.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b1a5bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b1a5bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Quality Assurance in PCB Cutting<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FS PCBA comprises precise QA procedures:<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Edge Quality Check<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FS PCBA\u00a0examines all PCB edges under magnification to inspect burrs, chipping and delamination of fibers. Sharp edges must be avoided to avoid handling injuries and must fit well during assembly.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Dimensional Accuracy Checking<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High precision digital calipers or optical metrology is used to measure each board against its Gerber-defined tolerances. Our normal tolerance is of a range of +\/- 0.1mm to satisfy enclosure and connector alignment requirements.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Waste and Contamination Management<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air-knife cleaning and anti-static brushing are done to get rid of fiberglass dust or carbon residues on post-cut boards. This avoids conductive <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcpcba.com\/guide\/contamination-on-pcb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contamination<\/a><\/span> and enhances long term electrical dependability.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Mechanical Stress Testing<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress is analyzed at score lines and routed paths and in particular, boards with components mounted on edges. We have bend and solder joint tests in our quality standard procedure to verify mechanical integrity.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Electrical Integrity Testing<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signal continuity and isolation of random samples is tested by <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/flying-probe-test\/\">flying probe tester<\/a><\/span> or bed-of-nails fixtures. This makes sure that there was no damage on the circuit during the cutting process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7af4703 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7af4703\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Challenges in Cutting PCB and How to Overcome Them<\/b><\/h2><table><tbody><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Challenge<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solution<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delamination or layer peeling<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use low-speed, sharp blades with minimal vibration<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burr Formation<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employ post-cut polishing or deburring units<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Component damage near cut lines<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Redesign panelization with keep-out zones<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uneven cut edges<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular blade\/bit replacement and recalibration<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flex PCB warping<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use laser cutting with minimal thermal exposure<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c6bd1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c6bd1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Custom Cutting Solutions and Services Offered by FS PCBA<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FS PCBA is not merely a manufacturer, but rather a PCB lifecycle partner. Our state of the art cutting services offer:<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Personalized Board Shapes<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our expertise involves making non-standard PCB designs to fit wearable and drone enclosures, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/automotive-pcb\/\">automotive<\/a><\/strong><\/span> modules, and others. CNC and laser systems allow smooth, complex contours with high dimensional accuracy.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Micro-PCB Cutting<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In ultra-compact applications such as hearing aids or micro-sensors, we are able to provide laser-assisted cutting at tolerances of up to +0.05 mm. With our UV laser systems, there is accurate separation with no delamination or thermal damage.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>One-Stop Panelization\/ Depanelization<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do the entire panelization process, including smart panel layout and final separation in-house. We have streamlined our processes to minimize wastage and handle delicate parts without damaging them, and to maximize their assembly.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Prototype-to-Production Scaling<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It does not matter whether you require 5 prototypes or 50,000 production pieces per month, we scale cutting processes without affecting precision. Quick set up changeovers and automated production lines guarantee high levels of quality at any volume.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Feedback at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/pcb-dfm\/\">DFM (Design of manufacturing)<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We check your PCB designs and give you real-world advice on how to enhance cut-throughs, panel thickness, and tool space. Early DFM advice minimizes redesign iterations and ensures manufacturability in the first day.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f8a9b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"2f8a9b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">    <style>\n        .vertical-divider {\n            height: 7px; \/* \u8bbe\u7f6e\u5206\u5272\u7ebf\u9ad8\u5ea6 *\/\n            background:#006FAD;\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div class=\"vertical-divider\"><\/div>    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2be649 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2be649\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of cutting PCBs is a core process that has a direct impact on the performance, service life, and manufacturability of electronic devices. Your choice of cutting tools, methods, and partners makes a difference, whether you are in prototype construction or transition to production.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With more than a decade of experience, the expertise of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs-pcba.com\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>FS PCBA<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is supported by the latest technology, tailor-made solutions, and a rigorous QA department. We can manage the cuts, so you can concentrate on the innovation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acc1eda elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"acc1eda\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs about PCB Cutting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ad5947 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"5ad5947\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9521\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9521\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I cut PCBs at home?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9521\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9521\"><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Yes, using:<\/p><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">A\u00a0<strong>hobby knife &amp; straight edge<\/strong>\u00a0(for thin boards).<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">A\u00a0<strong>Dremel with a cutting wheel<\/strong>\u00a0(for thicker boards).<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">A\u00a0<strong>small CNC or laser cutter<\/strong>\u00a0(for precision work).<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9522\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9522\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How do I design PCBs for easy cutting?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9522\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9522\"><ul><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Add\u00a0<strong>mouse bites (breakaway tabs)<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>V-grooves<\/strong>\u00a0in panel designs.<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Keep\u00a0<strong>critical traces away from cut edges<\/strong>\u00a0(\u22650.5mm clearance).<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Follow manufacturer guidelines for panelization.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9523\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9523\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can flex PCBs be cut the same way as rigid PCBs?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9523\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9523\"><p>No, flex PCBs require\u00a0<strong>laser cutting<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>precision knife cutting<\/strong>\u00a0to avoid delamination.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9524\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9524\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I request custom shapes when ordering PCBs?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9524\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9524\"><p>Yes, most manufacturers support custom routing if specified in the design files (Gerber\/NC drill).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<script 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