The SDM313 Pneumatic Depaneler is designed for medium- to high-volume production environments and is fully capable of depaneling aluminum PCBs. The unit operates with a foot switch that activates the cutting process once the operator slides the scored PCB into the gap between the linear blades. With a maximum blade opening of just 2 mm, the machine eliminates common safety concerns while delivering clean, burr-free cuts.

Unlike traditional systems that rely on parallel blade movement, the SDM313 uses a unique rocking motion to separate the boards, significantly reducing mechanical stress and preventing component or board damage. Its wedge-shaped blades can easily separate PCBs with sensitive components located as close as 0.5 mm from teh score line and board thicknesses below 1 mm. The adjustable blade gap accommodates various PCB types and allows safe depaneling, even with components up to 20 mm tall near the score line.