Momentums Method of Overcoming a PCB Board Bottleneck
One process that has historically created a bottleneck in the process of circuit board printing with circular or complex outline circuits is the relatively slow routing stage.
Often a combination of scoring and routing can be a very effective way of reducing the process time on the routing machine (and therefore reduce cost), but oval, circular and convoluted profiles cannot utilise this approach.
In such circumstances, Momentum Circuits are able to offer a choice of either a punched profile or even a method called 'push back punching' that completely removes the circuit from the panel and then presses it back into the panel using a firm friction fit.
The beauty of this method of producing is that is completely negates the need for any secondary finishing as there are no connection 'pips'.
PCB Manufacturing Tooling Charge
Punching does attract a large initial one off tooling charge compared to conventional circuit board printing, but conversely the cost of each circuit board and panel manufactured will be proportionally cheaper based on the reduction in process time required at the 'mechanical stage'.
For large volume requirements, the circuit board cost reduction can very quickly justify the tooling charge.
For more information about cost effective PCB manufacture methods, please contact Momentum Circuits on 01858 34580