PCB Depaneling Machines

Separate every board.
Break nothing.

A manual V-cut depaneler for mixed runs and a pneumatic one for production volume. Both cut along the V-score instead of bending the panel. Quoted with a ship date and shipped from the USA.

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VPD5-330 pneumatic V-cut PCB depaneler on an ESD bench with depaneled boards
Longest cut
330 mm 13 in, VPD5-330
Board thickness
0.6 to 2.54 mm 0.024 to 0.100 in
Parts near the score
0.5 mm 0.020 in, VPD5-330
Board strain
Under 120 µε VPD5-330 average, measured
Domestic shipping

Free shipping on US orders of $1,000 and up.

Delivered to your dock, freight paid (DDP). It applies by itself at checkout, with no code. In stock ships in under 24 hours.

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[ Cut Length ]

Pick the machine
by cut length.

Both cut along the V-score. The manual VPD3-1M needs no air or power; the pneumatic VPD5-330 runs on shop air with a foot pedal.

290 mm11.4 in · Manual, boards 0.6 to 1.9 mm (0.024 to 0.075 in)
VPD3-1MVPD3-1M Starter Kit
330 mm13 in · Pneumatic, boards 0.6 to 2.54 mm (0.024 to 0.100 in)
VPD5-330VPD5-330 Starter Kit

[ Machines ]

Two machines.
One for every run.

Pick the depaneler, a starter kit with spare blades, or the blades and spares for the machine you already have.

Pick what you need

V-cut depanelers

Manual for mixed runs, pneumatic for production volume. Quoted with a ship date.

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VPD3-1M V-cut PCB depaneler VPD3-1M
Cut length
290 mm (11.4″)
Boards
0.6 to 1.9 mm (0.024″ to 0.075″)
Drive
Manual, no air or power
Ships in under 3 business days if in stock · USAMax lead time 2 to 4 weeks, depending on quantityGet a quote
VPD5-330 V-cut PCB depaneler VPD5-330
Cut length
330 mm (13″)
Boards
0.6 to 2.54 mm (0.024″ to 0.100″)
Drive
Pneumatic, foot pedal
Ships in under 3 business days if in stock · USAMax lead time 2 to 4 weeks, depending on quantityGet a quote

Starter kits

The machine with a spare set of blades, on one freight quote.

2 SKUs Find my depaneler
VPD3-1M Starter Kit depaneler starter kit VPD3-1M Starter Kit
Machine
VPD3-1M manual depaneler
Spare blades
VPD3-1CB and VPD3-1LB
Freight
One quote
Ships in under 3 business days if in stock · USAMax lead time 2 to 4 weeks, depending on quantityGet a quote
VPD5-330 Starter Kit depaneler starter kit VPD5-330 Starter Kit
Machine
VPD5-330 pneumatic depaneler
Spare blades
VPD5-330LK pair
Freight
One quote
Ships in under 3 business days if in stock · USAMax lead time 2 to 4 weeks, depending on quantityGet a quote

Blades and spares

Replacement blades and parts for machines bought anywhere. Add your serial at checkout and we confirm the fit.

2 SKUs All blades and spares
VPD3 Blade Pair Kit V-cut blade VPD3 Blade Pair Kit
Fits
VPD3-1M
Contents
Circular and linear blade
Price
10% under buying separately

$1,913.00

Typically in stock, 10 working days max · USA
VPD5-330LK V-cut blade VPD5-330LK
Fits
VPD5-330
Contents
Matched upper and lower blades
Blade life
Up to 100,000 cycles on FR4

$2,280.00

Typically in stock, 10 working days max · USA
V-cut PCB depaneler separating a panel on an ESD bench
A panel going through the cut
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[ Further information ]

[ Next step ]

Find the right depaneler
for your panels.

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V-cut for V-scored FR4Boards 0.6 to 2.54 mm (0.024″ to 0.100″).
An alternative to laserNo heat, no fumes, no char on the edge, at a fraction of the cost of a laser system.
Ships in under 3 business days if in stock2 to 4 weeks at most.
Blades and spares from US stockTypically in stock, 10 working days at most.
1-year warrantyThe VPD5-330 is CE marked.
Quote within one business dayBought by quote, freight quoted on your PO.
Is a V-cut depaneler an alternative to a laser?

For V-scored FR4 panels, yes. It separates along the score with no heat, no fumes and no char on the edge, at a fraction of the cost of a laser system. A laser earns its place on tab-routed, flex or unscored panels, which a V-cut machine does not cut.

Tell us your panel. We'll name the machine.

Two numbers qualify every V-scored panel: the longest score you need to cut, and the board thickness. Enter them, the finder returns the machine that shears it clean, and the one to step up to.

Not sure about a spec? Ask an engineer answers within one business day.

Rather describe it than measure it? Ask Sam, our AI spec engineer. He walks you to the exact part number.

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Blades & spares
Ships from the USA for every VPD in the field
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Machines ship in under 3 business days when in stock, 2 to 4 weeks at most. Freight is quoted with your PO. Tell us your line rate and we'll spec it. Blades & spares ship from the USA.

Two V-score depanelers.

Pick by volume: the manual VPD3-1M for low-mix, NPI and mixed part numbers. No air, no power, 11.4 in (290 mm) cut. The pneumatic VPD5-330 for production volume. Foot pedal, both hands on the panel, 13 in (330 mm) cut. Both are V-cut PCB depaneling machines for v-scored panels, full specifications in the tables below.

VPD3-1M

VPD3-1M · Manual V-Cut PCB Depaneling Machine

Clean V-score cuts on mixed runs and prototypes, no air, no power, a desktop depaneler. One saved batch of boards pays for it.

External dimensions (L × W × H) 30.9″ × 18.1″ × 20.9″ 784 × 460 × 530 mm (30.87″ × 18.11″ × 20.87″)
Manual shear
  • 290 mm (11.4″)Max separation
  • 35 kgNet weight
  • NoneUtilities

Best for: Prototype & NPI lines · Rework stations · Mixed-PN contract manufacturing · Lab & R&D · Stations without shop air

Price on request
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Best seller
VPD5-330

VPD5-330 · Pneumatic V-Cut PCB Depaneling Machine

Foot-pedal shear for repeat volume, with average board strain under 120 µε, measured with strain gauges.

External dimensions (L × W × H) 29.5″ × 9.1″ × 15.6″ 750 × 230 × 395 mm (29.53″ × 9.06″ × 15.55″)
Pneumatic shear
  • 330 mm (13″)Max separation
  • 85 PSIAir supply
  • CEEN ISO 12100

Best for: Aerospace & defense · Automotive electronics · Medical devices · High-reliability CMs with BGAs near the score

Price on request
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Genuine OEM
Depaneling Spares

Spare parts

Blades, pedals and service parts for both machines, matched by part number, shipped from the USA.

Fits both machines Starting at $758.00
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All specifications for both machines are in the full table

Blades & wear parts.

Genuine OEM blade sets, pedals, and service parts for both machines, shipped from the USA, lowest price first.

Spares that keep every machine cutting.

Blades and wear parts, kitted the way a depaneler actually gets serviced. One kit re-blades one machine.

VPD3-1M

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Service kitVPD3-1M Blade Pair Kit VPD3-1M Blade Pair Kit

Replacement Circular + Linear Blades

$1,913.00 View the kit →

VPD5-330

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Service kitVPD5-330LK VPD5-330LK

Replacement Linear Blade Pair for VPD5-330

$2,280.00 View the kit →
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360 view

Turn it around before you buy it.

A full rotation of the VPD5-330: twin linear blades, pneumatic cylinder, foot-pedal control and the enclosure, from every side.

Full specifications

Further reading

Full specifications, side by side.

Specification VPD3-1MManual V-score depanelerManual VPD5-330Pneumatic V-score depanelerPneumatic
Cut & drive
Cut methodManual scissor shear, circular blade rides a stationary linear bladeDual linear V-blades close on the score, pneumatic down-stroke
OperationHand-drawn carriageFoot pedal, hands stay on the panel
Panel envelope
Max separation length (mm)290330
Board thickness0.6 – 1.9 mm (0.024″–0.075″), blade matched to thickness0.6 – 2.54 mm (0.024″–0.100″)
Score depth / remaining web> 0.25 mm (0.010″)Remaining web 0.38 mm (0.015″) on the standard 1.6 mm (0.062″) score
Component height, topside33 mm (1.30″)20 mm (0.787″)
Component height, bottomside25.4 mm (1.00″)20 mm (0.787″)
Component clearance to score≥ 2 mm (0.079″)≥ 0.02 in (0.5 mm), including ceramic capacitors
Board materialFR4, single- or double-sidedFR4, standard + high-Tg
Stress & mistake-proofing
Measured board stressOperator-dependent (manual draw) < 120 µε average, measured with strain gauges
Mistake-proofingn/a 4 mm (0.157″) 0.16 in (4 mm) blade gap only accepts the scored section
Machine & compliance
UtilitiesNone, no air, no powerShop air, 0.4 – 0.6 MPa (≈ 85 PSI)
Net weight35 kg125 kg
Footprint (L × W × H) (mm)784 × 460 × 530750 × 230 × 395
Compliancen/a CE EN ISO 12100:2010
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Both machines cut pre-scored V-groove FR4 panels only, not tab-routed or unscored formats. Machines ship in under 3 business days when in stock, 2 to 4 weeks at most; freight is quoted with your PO.

The score profile both machines are rated to cut

This is the typical V-score geometry across high-volume electronics. A panel with this score runs on either machine with the standard blades. If your score is different, tell us the board thickness and score depth; custom blades are made on request.

Cross-section of a typical PCB V-score A 0.062 inch board with a V-groove cut into the top and bottom faces, each 0.015 to 0.020 inches deep at an included angle of 22 to 25 degrees, leaving a 0.015 inch web of material joining the two halves. 0.062" 0.015" – 0.020" 0.015" – 0.020" 0.015" remaining web 22° – 25°

Schematic cross-section. Score depths and remaining web are to scale against a 0.062 in board; the V angle is widened so it is readable at this size. Source: PCBRacks technical bulletin TBS-VPD-001.

Top features, machine by machine

Tap a feature to see what it means on your line. Six on the manual machine, seven on the pneumatic.

VPD3-1MManual
  • A circular blade rides a stationary linear blade and you draw the carriage by hand. 11.4 in (290 mm) of cut across a 18.11 in (460 mm) cutter span, with no air and no power.
  • A new part number every week is not a problem: the gap and tilt reset without stripping the machine down.
  • The offset linear blade clears parts sitting over the cut line, the pneumatic machine cannot do this.
  • Thin boards, thick boards and component-clearance work, all on the same machine.
  • No air line, no electrical drop, no dedicated cell. It runs anywhere you can put 35 kg.
  • Light enough to shift between stations on a hand trolley when the work cannot come to the machine.
VPD5-330Pneumatic
  • Two precision-ground blades close on the score line in one wedge cut, driven by a pneumatic cylinder.
  • Average board strain during the cut, measured with strain gauges.
  • The operator's hands stay on the panel; flow valves tune the up and down strokes independently.
  • Only the scored section fits the gap, so the panel cannot be loaded the wrong way round.
  • The gap is set once with a feeler gauge and every board in the lot then sees the same cut.
  • Components can sit half a millimetre from the groove, ceramic capacitors included.
  • CE marked to EN ISO 12100:2010 and EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Blade systems

The VPD3-1M's interchangeable profiles cover thin boards, thick boards, and components crossing the score line. The VPD5-330's paired linear blades hold one geometry for every cycle, gap set with a 0 in (0.05 mm) feeler gauge.

VPD3 blade shapes A, B, C
VPD3-1M · Interchangeable profiles
AThin boards, ≤ 0.06 in (1.5 mm) · Standard profile for everyday V-scored panels.
BThick boards, ≥ 0.08 in (2 mm) · Deeper wedge for heavy copper and thick laminate.
CComponents across the score · Offset profile clears parts sitting over the cut line, VPD3-1M only.
⟳Up to 100,000 cycles per blade · 50,000+ is typical on a working line. Actual life varies with panel material, thickness and score depth.
VPD5-330 dual linear blade pair
VPD5-330 · Dual linear
✓One geometry, every cycle · Precision-ground pair, 0.16 in (4 mm) max gap. Custom blades on request, quoted from your board thickness and score depth.
⟳Up to 100,000 cycles per blade · 50,000+ is typical on a working line. Actual life varies with panel material, thickness and score depth.
Where it sits on the line
Solder paste→ Pick & place→ Reflow→ AOI / test→ Depaneling→ Conformal coat→ Final test & pack

Desktop, hand-fed workstations, not in-line conveyor modules. They sit on any ESD workbench downstream of reflow, no conveyor handshake required.

Compliance

Audit-ready
  • CE Marked (VPD5-330). EN ISO 12100:2010 / EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Documentation available on request for QMS audits.
  • RoHS-friendly construction. Anodized aluminum frame, hardened tool-steel blades, no leaded solders or restricted plating.
  • Measured with strain gauges. Average board strain measured under 120 microstrains during the cut.

Desktop & cell fit

Desktop · hand-fed
  • A desktop, standalone cell. Manual shear-cut workstations, not in-line conveyor modules, they sit at any post-AOI / post-ICT station downstream of reflow.
  • Compact footprint. Drops onto a standard ESD workbench, no PLC, no conveyor handshake. The VPD3-1M needs no utilities at all; the VPD5-330 runs on shop air.
  • Operator-side ESD safety. Anodized aluminum chassis bonds to bench ground, pairs with conductive mat, wrist strap, and smock.
  • Fits any depanel-after-test workflow. Whether the line ends in a manual unloader, an inspection bench, or a stocking cart, the VPD slots in as the cut step before pack-out.

A note on words: anti-static, static-safe and ESD-safe all describe the same job, bleeding charge away before it reaches a component. The number that matters is surface resistance. Our racks are conductive, 10⁴ Ω, and the number is printed on every spec sheet on this page.

Where these depanelers are used

The cut step between test and pack-out, on lines where a cracked joint found in the field costs more than the machine.

Aerospace & defenseAutomotive electronicsMedical devicesHigh-reliability EMSNPI & prototype labsAerospace & defenseAutomotive electronicsMedical devicesHigh-reliability EMSNPI & prototype labsAerospace & defenseAutomotive electronicsMedical devicesHigh-reliability EMSNPI & prototype labs

Product support

Pick a document and tell us who you are once. Spec sheets, manuals and line cards open right after the form; drawings and certificates come by personal follow-up. No sales calls, no email blasts.

Documentation Download line card (PDF) PCBRacks_Depaneling_Line_Card_v1.6.pdf · PDF · 0.5 MB
Care guide PDF · 0.3 MB Download Series spec sheet PDF · 0.2 MB Download Spec sheet · VPD3-1M PDF · 0.2 MB Download Spec sheet · VPD5-330 PDF · 0.2 MB Download Operation manual · VPD3-1M PDF · 1.2 MB Download Operation manual · VPD5-330 PDF · 1.7 MB Download
2D drawing Sent by email on request, same business day Request by email ESD & RoHS test reports Sent by email on request, same business day Request by email

3D CAD and STEP files stay behind the drawings request on any product page. Need something not listed? Ask an engineer.