Front view of the VPD3-1M manual V-cut PCB depaneler, circular blade over linear blade, 290 mm (11.4 in) cut, no air or power

VPD3-1MManual V-Cut PCB Depaneling Machine

V-Cut Depaneler · Manual · 290 mm (11.4 in) Cut · No Air or Power

VPD3-1M is a manual V-cut PCB depaneler that separates V-scored FR4 panels at the bench, with no air or electrical supply.

Maximum Cut Length: 290 mm (11.4″)
Board Thickness: 0.6 to 1.9 mm (0.024″ to 0.075″)
Parts Near the Score: Down to 2 mm (0.079″)
Component Height: 33 mm (1.299″) top, 25.4 mm (1.000″) bottom
Score Depth: Over 0.25 mm (0.010″)
Utilities: None: no air, no electrical
Machine Size: 784 × 460 × 530 mm (30.87″ × 18.11″ × 20.87″), 35 kg (77 lb)

Draw the circular blade by hand along the score, over the fixed linear blade. The blades are installed and set at the factory, so it arrives ready to use.

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Ships from the USA: Max lead time 2 to 4 weeks, depending on quantity

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For purchasing: PO accepted · W-9 and vendor packet by email.

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At a glance

What it does: Separates V-scored FR4 panels along the score with a hand-drawn circular blade over a fixed linear blade.
The problem it solves: Panels are cut apart instead of snapped by hand, at any bench, with no air line or power drop.
What it fits: Panels up to 290 mm (11.4 in) long and 0.6 to 1.9 mm (0.024 to 0.075 in) thick, with parts down to 2 mm (0.079 in) from the score.
Key specs: Hand-drawn · no air, no electrical · 35 kg (77 lb) · ships from the USA

Details

Cut panels apart at any bench.

A circular blade rides along the V-score over a fixed linear blade, so the panel is cut, not snapped.

The engineer, who chooses it: The cut runs through the V-groove instead of bending the panel. Three linear blade shapes cover standard scores, steep scores and parts that cross the score line.
The operator, who uses it: Set the platform height and tilt, lay the panel on the score and draw the blade along the rail. Two end stops limit the travel.
The buyer, who pays for it: No air, no power and no installation: it goes to the bench where the boards are. Quoted with a ship date, shipped from the USA, with replacement blades sold here too.

Description

How does the VPD3-1M cut a panel?

Set. Adjust the front and rear platforms, 0 to 25 mm (0 to 0.984 in) high and 0 to 30° tilt, so the V-score lines up with the blade.
Load. Lay the panel on the platform with the score over the stationary linear blade.
Draw. Pull the carriage by hand along the rail. The circular blade rides over the linear blade and shears the web along the groove. The two end-lock stops start and end every cut at the same place.
Next. A full 290 mm (11.4 in) score takes 3 to 6 s. Move to the next score.

No air and no power at any step.

Best uses

At the bench: Separate panels where the boards are, with no air line or power drop.
Parts across the score: The offset Shape C blade cuts panels with parts that cross the score line.
Shallow scores: Suited to score depths under 0.4 mm (0.016 in).

Why factories use a V-cut depaneler

Breaking panels by hand bends the board and can crack parts near the score.
A V-cut depaneler cuts the web along the score instead of bending the board.
Edges come out the same from panel to panel.
The VPD3-1M needs no compressed air and no electrical supply, so it runs at any bench.

Specs

Technical data

Max separation length	290 mm (11.4 in), single-pass cut along the V-score
PCB thickness	0.6 – 1.9 mm (0.024″–0.075″), blade matched to thickness
Shape C capability	Components across score (Offset blade profile.)
Component height (topside)	33 mm (1.299″)
Component height (bottomside)	25.4 mm (1.000″)
Score depth	> 0.25 mm (0.010″) (Especially suited to score depths under 0.4 mm (0.016″).)
Component clearance to score	≥ 2 mm (0.079″)
Board material	FR4 (Single- or double-sided.)
Cut method	Manual scissor shear (Circular blade riding over stationary linear blade.)
Circular blade	Edge angle 20°, thickness 5.5 mm (0.217″).
Linear blade angle	≥ 30°
Actuation	Manual (hand-drawn) (No motor, no cylinder.)
Carriage travel	End-locked (Two fixed stops on top rail bound the travel.)
Platform adjustment	0–25 mm (0.000″–0.984″) height · 0–30° tilt
Machine dimensions	784 × 460 × 530 mm (30.87″ × 18.11″ × 20.87″)
Machine weight	35 kg (77 lb)
Utilities required	None (No air, no electrical drop.)
Packed dimensions	920 × 490 × 670 mm (36.22″ × 19.29″ × 26.38″)
Packed weight	58 kg (128 lb)
HS code	8465.99.0230
Linear blade, Shape A	Standard V
Linear blade, Shape B	Steep V
Linear blade, Shape C	Offset (Components-cross-score.)
Blade set	Installed and set at the factory; up to 100,000 cycles per blade on FR4, 50,000+ typical; the machine arrives ready to use

Compared to the other versions

Feature	Manual V-break	Benchtop circular cutter	VPD3-1M
Cut physics	Panel bent / snapped along score. High localized tensile stress at the groove.	Hand-wheeled round blade rolls along the score with lateral force. No opposing blade.	Scissor shear. Circular blade rides over a stationary linear blade. Cut goes through the V-groove, not around it.
Stress near BGAs & ceramics	Highest. Bending moment radiates several cm; micro-cracks in MLCCs and BGA joints.	Moderate. Lateral roll-pressure transmits into copper traces.	Low. Opposing-blade shear isolates force to the groove.
Edge quality / burr	Torn fiberglass, jagged copper, loose dust. Secondary sanding routine.	Clean on one face, burr on the opposite face; debris along the cut.	Clean shear on both faces. No burr, no dust, no secondary finishing.
Cycle time per cut	2–5 s plus re-orientation; operator fatigue rises across a shift.	8–15 s per cut along a 300 mm (11.81″) score.	3 to 6 s draw across 290 mm (11.4 in).
Repeatability	Operator-dependent; edge quality varies person-to-person.	Feed-rate dependent. Two operators produce different edges.	Carriage-guided. Blade path is fixed by the rail; end-lock stops define travel.
Components crossing score	Not feasible, the bend breaks any bridging component.	Not feasible, the rolling blade collides with standoffs.	Shape C linear blade supports it. Unique among this trio.
Utilities required	None.	None.	None. No air drop, no electrical outlet.
Best fit	One-off prototypes; labs where edge quality isn’t tracked.	Low-volume, single-PN bench work where Class 2 edges are acceptable.	Prototype & NPI, rework, mixed-PN CMs, lab / R&D, no-shop-air facilities.

Replacing another maker's part? Cross-reference your part number

Features

Manual scissor shear: a circular blade, 5.5 mm (0.217 in) thick with a 20° edge, rides over a stationary linear blade.
Hand-drawn carriage on a precision linear rail, with two end-lock stops.
Front and rear platforms adjust 0 to 25 mm (0 to 0.984 in) in height and 0 to 30° in tilt.
Three linear blade shapes: A standard V, B steep V, C offset for parts across the score.
Suited to score depths over 0.25 mm (0.010 in), especially under 0.4 mm (0.016 in).
Each blade lasts up to 100,000 cycles on FR4, 50,000 or more is typical.
No air and no electrical drop. 35 kg (77 lb).

Circular over linear, the scissor shear.: A circular blade rides over a stationary linear blade, and the V-scored panel passes between them. The cut happens at the moving contact point, a true scissor shear, not a roll-press.
Shape A / B / C blades, one cut geometry per panel.: Three linear-blade profiles cover the V-score geometries you’ll encounter. Shape A for standard FR-4 up to 1.5 mm (0.059″), Shape B for heavier stack-ups, and Shape C for panels where components bridge the score line, unique to the VPD3-1M.
End-lock stops + tilt platform.: Two fixed stops on the top rail define the start and end of the carriage travel, so every cut begins and ends at the same place. The tilt platform drops the panel into V-score alignment with the blade.

Blade options

Shape A · Standard V: When boards are ≤ 1.5 mm (0.059″) thick. Standard V-groove profile. The default linear blade, handles the common range of prototype and rework panels.
Shape B · Steep V: When boards are over 1.5 mm, up to 1.9 mm (0.075″) thick. Steeper blade profile drives through the deeper V that thicker boards require.
Shape C · Offset, parts cross: When components cross the score line. Offset profile clears components that straddle the V-score, on mixed-layout panels, this is the reason operators pick the VPD3.

What's in the box

VPD3-1M machine: welded steel C-frame and anodized aluminum chassis, ready to use
Linear guide rail and blade carriage with hand-draw handle, aligned at the factory
Circular blade VPD3-1CB, installed: 5.5 mm (0.217 in) thick, 20° edge
Linear blade VPD3-1LB, installed, in the shape you order
2 stainless-steel platforms, front and rear: 0 to 25 mm (0 to 0.984 in) height, 0 to 30° tilt
Blade height knob with ratchet lock
2 end-lock stops
User manual: printed quick reference and PDF

Spares available

VPD3-1M Blade Pair Kit · Replacement Circular + Linear Blades$1,913.00

VPD3-1CB · Circular Blade for VPD3-1M · replaces VPD3-1CK$758.00

VPD3-1LB · Stationary Linear Blade for VPD3-1M · replaces VPD3C-1LK$1,367.00

FAQ

Questions

What is the difference between the VPD3-1M and the VPD3-1M Starter Kit?

The Starter Kit is the same machine with a spare circular blade and a spare linear blade in the box, so the first blade change never waits on an order. Both are sold by quote. If you want the cut motorized, the VPD3-1S is available by quote too.

Where on the floor does the VPD3-1M work best?

Prototype and NPI lines, rework cells, mixed part-number runs and labs without shop air. It goes where the boards are, at electronics manufacturers in aerospace and defense, automotive electronics, medical devices and contract manufacturing.

Will the VPD3-1M cut my panels?

It cuts V-scored FR4, single- or double-sided, 0.6 to 1.9 mm (0.024 to 0.075 in) thick, with a longest score of 290 mm (11.4 in) and a score depth over 0.25 mm (0.010 in). Parts can stand up to 33 mm (1.30 in) on top and 25.4 mm (1.00 in) underneath, at least 2 mm (0.079 in) from the score. Where parts cross the score, the Shape C blade handles it. Longer panels, up to 330 mm (13 in), or boards up to 2.54 mm (0.100 in) go on the VPD5-330. Custom blades are made on request, quoted from your board thickness and score depth.

What does a VPD3-1M quote include?

Price, freight and a ship date for your panel length and board thickness, sent by email within one business day. You can pay by card or by PO (NET 30 terms for returning customers). The machine ships from the USA in under 3 business days if in stock, 2 to 4 weeks at most, with a 1-year warranty. Spare blades are priced on this page: VPD3-1CB $758.00, VPD3-1LB $1,367.00, or both in the Blade Pair Kit at $1,913.00.

Can I run the VPD3-1M without shop air or a 120 V outlet?

Yes. The VPD3-1M requires no utilities. It’s manual, the operator pulls the circular-blade carriage by hand across the V-score. That’s why labs and rework cells pick it.

What components can the VPD3 clear above and below the board?

33 mm (1.30″) on the topside (blade side) and 25.4 mm (1.00″) on the bottomside (platform side). Verify your tallest part against that envelope before ordering, the cross-section drawing in the engineering reference tab shows the full clearance map.

I have both thin and thick boards, do I need two VPD3s?

No. The linear blade is interchangeable, keep a Shape A and a Shape B on the shelf and swap per job family. The circular blade stays in place.

Are the blades user-replaceable?

Yes. Both the circular blade (VPD3-1CB) and the linear blade (VPD3-1LB) are field-replaceable from your existing operator station, no service call required.

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