Method for printed circuit board panelization
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1. A method for performing Printed Circuit Board (PCB) panel optimization, comprising the steps of:
- performing a panel dimension loop that goes through a plurality of possible panel dimensions;
performing an array length loop that goes through a plurality of array lengths;
performing an array width loop that goes through a plurality of array widths; and
calculating a panel efficiency factor for each iteration of each of the loops in order to determine a panel layout.
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Abstract
A method for panel optimization provides for optimal layout of printed circuit boards (302-306) on factory arrays (104), as well as the layout of arrays on panels (102). By using nesting algorithms to quickly simulate a large number of permutations, an optimal panelization solution can be quickly reached. The method includes the steps of collecting the necessary data (402), performing a panel dimension loop, an array length loop, and an array width loop. For every case, a total efficiency factor is calculated (422) to help determine the optimal layout.
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1. A method for performing Printed Circuit Board (PCB) panel optimization, comprising the steps of:
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performing a panel dimension loop that goes through a plurality of possible panel dimensions;
performing an array length loop that goes through a plurality of array lengths;
performing an array width loop that goes through a plurality of array widths; and
calculating a panel efficiency factor for each iteration of each of the loops in order to determine a panel layout. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for optimizing the fitting of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) onto at least one array and the at least one array onto a PCB panel, the method comprises the steps of:
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loading information regarding the outline of the PCBs;
performing multiple iterations regarding different potential dimensions for the panel and the at least one array; and
determining a Panel Efficiency Factor (PEF) for each iteration in order to determine the array and panel dimensions to use for the particular PCB outline. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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