Practically all PCBs have to be stress-free cut from panels containing multiple boards. But in many cases, the production batches are rarely of such size that in-line manufacturing/assembly with successively provided automated depaneling (also applying automated stacker/unstacker units) can be used. On many shop floors, the product mix is too high to follow the automation concept in the depaneling step as well. Exactly for this kind of application, IPTE has designed an affordable alternative to in-line machines with the new TopRouter, an off-line configuration. Here, loading/unloading of the boards into and from the depaneler is performed using a rotating table with an integrated, specific work-piece holder. Depending on the different requirements, the panels can be processed by sawing or milling or with a combination of both. The TopRouter can be operated with two milling heads at the same time, and a combination of miller and saw is also an option. The X and Y-drives for positioning of the spindles are equipped with wear-free linear drives. The maximum size of the panels is dependent on the combination of the cutting tools used, and varies from 365 x 325mm to up to 450 x 380mm. Other options can be provided such as an automated tool-changer unit for up to ten milling devices in direct access, or a vision system for the positioning control of work pieces to immediately correct the cutting process. Users can also select from a variety of different vacuum cleaner units.
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