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How to Clamp Odd Shaped Circuit Boards
How to Clamp Odd Shaped Circuit Boards
If a PCB doesn't have any free edges to hold or clamp the PCB firmly due to components close to the edge, what solution can you offer to handle boards through an auto routing machine?
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If a PCB doesn't have any free edges to hold or clamp the PCB firmly due to components close to the edge, what solution can you offer to handle boards through an auto routing machine?
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Laser populated board routing is up and coming due to the eased of fixturing, plus other benefits. No lateral force on the pcb and vision alignment allows the use of a vacuum chuck tooling. Component placement near the edges is less of an issue as no tool clearance or pressure-foot to vacuum debris is needed. Laser beam diameters vary by laser source but can be in the range of 0.001" to 0.008". No dust and no static discharge.
J.K.
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