Router vs V-cut PCB depaneling: Which causes less stress?

V-Cut Depaneling

Router vs V-cut PCB depaneling stress is a long-standing discussion in SMT manufacturing, especially as PCBAs become thinner, denser, and more reliability-critical. Both methods are widely used, both are proven, and both can cause problems if applied in the wrong context. So which one actually causes less stress? The practical answer is: router depaneling generally […]