Panelizing is very easy to do just using PCB. After I get my individual layouts complete I make a panel layout that contains each of the individual layouts. Creating the compound layout is typically a five minute job.
Since I cut the boards on a bandsaw or sometimes with a hacksaw I usually leave about 1/4" between layouts. You could place a silkscreen line between layouts to help you guide the saw. If you are not doing a silkscreen you could manually mark the boards with a Sharpie marker. You need to check with each vendor to see if they allow panelizing, v-scoring or perforations. PCB Express allows panelizing but I believe they do not do v-scoring or perforation (PCB Pro does but is most likely mor money). Some vendors charge for panelizing. (* jcl *) On 2/15/06, Christopher Bailey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am a fairly new PCB user. I completed my design, in PCB, of a small > board that measures 1400 mils x 775 mils. I would like to make up a > panel with multiple boards on a single board to help me reduce prototype > fabrication costs that typically charge "by the board" up to certain > dimensions. I former colleague did this before and somehow included data > to have the v-groove cut allowing me to break apart the panel into > individual boards. > > Any advise on the panelizing process would be much appreciated. > > Thanks, > Chris > -- http://www.luciani.org
