Separable printed circuit boards.

[Project16]

Hello everyone

I will have printed circuit boards but I would like to optimize the space allowed to have the maximum number of pieces for the same price. I do not know the manipulation in Sprint Layout (or other) so I allow myself to ask the question.
On one image we see the two pieces and on the other the two pieces together to be separable, the holes in the center are 2 mm. The Sprint Layout files are attached.
Is this the right solution?

Thank you. 🙂

 

[OlegSh]

Note that most manufacturers will notice that you have created a panel with multiple boards and will add some premium (around $10) for panelized design.

 

[marce]

Have a look at this. The problem is de-panelising populated boards, too much stress can cause solder joints to fail.
What is a PCB Array? | EEWeb Community

 

[Project16]

Thank you for these responses! 🙂

 

[JMFahey]

Have a look at this. The problem is de-panelising populated boards, too much stress can cause solder joints to fail.
What is a PCB Array? | EEWeb Community

Interesting.
I always considered that a possibility, although it is being done all the time.
I am into Guitar Amps and small auxiliary PCBs for remotely located connectors or switches, think speaker out, loop send receive, etc. , are routinely made part of larger ones, so they get populated and soldered together, then snapped away at the much later assembly stage.

 

[DUG]

I draw two parallel lines on the silkscreen layer at 0.050" centres. (1.27mm) Lines are .254mm thick. Then I cut with a band saw that cuts a 0.050" cut. Easier to guide the cut when it is balanced between cutting both lines.

 

[Project16]

OK, thanks for this information.

Regard's