I am working on a pcb which requires it to be snapped in 2 after manufacture. I just wondered if anyone has done this. I've put some rectangular slots using shapes across the break point leaving about 1 mm at each end as a snap point and the slots be routed out. I've also seen this done using a series of small holes to weaken the joint and cause it to break easy. Apart from the method I've adopted, is there a function or another way to achieve this in version 10 or higher?. Any other ideas would be appreciated.
Simplest way would be to add a dotted silk screen line on top of your split line and ask your pcb manufacturer to "Vee-Score" the pcb along the dotted line. Vee-Scoring is cheaper than routing out slots etc.
Breaking pcbs
Posted - 30 Jan 2018 : 00:54:01
