Assemblers who break apart scored boards by hand surely realize they are risking unrepairable damage to PCBs and their components. What they may not know is manncorp.com reveals several low-cost solutions to this problem.

Manncorp depanelers are a faster, safer and precise way to separate panelized boards without stress. All models have dual upper and lower blades – the upper blades doing the cutting, with the lower ones guiding the board along the score line for clean, burr-free cuts – as close as 1mm from nearby components.

Each of the machines is available in motorized as well as manual versions for the economy minded. They are Internet-priced from $3,350 and include such features as dial-adjustable speeds, acceptance of boards of unlimited lengths and adjustments for any board thickness. Most models include Plexiglas blade shields for operator safety.

For details, contact Manncorp, 2845 Terwood Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090, call 215.830.1200, or access https://www.manncorp.com/depanelers/