Depaneler Finder

Find the right V-cut depaneler for your panels, the first time.

Enter your panel length and board thickness, or the machine you run now. See the machine that cuts it clean and the blades that keep it cutting.

Units
How you run
VPD5-330 pneumatic V-cut PCB depaneler
V-scored FR4, 0.6 to 2.54 mm (0.024″ to 0.100″)
Blades and spares from US stock
1-year warranty on machines
An engineer answers the same day

How to choose a PCB depaneler in four questions

Answer these and you have your machine. The finder above asks them for you.

1

How long is the cut?

Measure the longest V-score you need to separate. The VPD3-1M cuts up to 290 mm (11.42″), the VPD5-330 up to 330 mm (12.99″).

2

How thick is the board?

Both machines cut from 0.6 mm (0.024″). The VPD3-1M goes to 1.9 mm (0.075″), the VPD5-330 to 2.54 mm (0.100″). The common 1.6 mm (0.062″) board fits both.

3

How do you run?

The hand-lever VPD3-1M suits low mix, repair and prototypes. The pneumatic VPD5-330 with its foot pedal suits production runs, cut after cut.

4

What sits near the score?

Parts close to the V-score feel the stress of the cut. The VPD5-330's twin linear blades put the least stress on the board.

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What comes with every machine

A depaneler is a long-term tool. Here is what keeps it cutting.

The right machine, confirmedSend your panel and an engineer confirms the machine before you order.

1-year warrantyOn every machine.

Blades and spares from US stockTypically in stock, 10 working days at most.

Blade remindersTell us your cadence and we remind you before a dull edge reaches your boards.

Spec sheet and care guideFor your machine, free with a short form.

Freight quoted up frontLead time and freight come with your quote.

Order the way your company buys

Machines by quote, blades and spares by card. Either can go to whoever places the order.

Machine by quote A formal quote with lead time and freight. PO and terms offered. Get a machine quote
Blades and spares by card Card, PayPal, Apple Pay or ACH at checkout. Go to checkout
Order through purchasing Send the list, the prices and a link to your cart to whoever places the order.

Questions

Which PCB depaneler do I need?

Measure the longest V-score and the board thickness. The VPD3-1M cuts up to 290 mm (11.42″) and boards 0.6 to 1.9 mm (0.024″ to 0.075″); the VPD5-330 cuts up to 330 mm (12.99″) and boards 0.6 to 2.54 mm (0.024″ to 0.100″).

What is the thickest board they cut?

The VPD5-330 cuts V-scored boards up to 2.54 mm (0.100″). The VPD3-1M goes to 1.9 mm (0.075″).

Do they cut tab-routed or unscored panels?

No. Both cut pre-scored V-groove panels. For tab-routed or unscored boards, send us the panel and an engineer recommends the method.

How long does a machine take to arrive?

Machines are built to order. Lead time and freight come with your quote.

How often do blades need changing?

It depends on the board material and your volume. Blades and spares ship from US stock, and the blade program reminds you before a dull edge reaches your boards.

Can your machine replace the one I run now?

Yes, for the models in our lookup. Type your model in the finder and it shows ours for the same panels. If yours is not there, send it and an engineer matches it, usually the same day.

Do you ship outside the US?

Yes. Email info@pcbracks.com before you order and we help with shipping, duties and paperwork.

Still not sure which machine?

Send the panel drawing. An engineer names the machine, usually the same day.