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IJSREM67336
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10 |
9 |
Sep 2026
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1-5
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sau. Sundarbai Manik Adsul Polytechnic, Chas, Ahilyanagar, India
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sau. Sundarbai Manik Adsul Polytechnic, Chas, Ahilyanagar, India
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Sau. Sundarbai Manik Adsul Polytechnic, Chas, Ahilyanagar, India
Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machinery represents a cornerstone of modern industrial automation, ensuring high-precision, repeatable, and high-throughput fabrication. This paper presents an empirical analysis of CNC routing operations within Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing, grounded in operational data and practical training conducted at Epitome Components Private Limited in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. The investigation systematically evaluates machine kinematics, workpiece clamping mechanics, multi-axis profile milling, cut-path verification, and operator protocol integration. Specific focus is directed toward optimizing the balance between spindle speed, tool wear, dimensional tolerance, and edge quality during depanelization and contour routing. Furthermore, the role of human-machine interaction, systematic quality inspection, and proactive safety management in minimizing scrapped panels and rework is detailed.
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This study validates the vital role of CNC routing in contemporary PCB manufacturing, based on operational practices observed at Epitome Components Private Limited. High-speed spindle mechanics, combined with rigid work-holding, precise NC programming, and methodical quality checks, allow manufacturers to achieve the stringent tolerances demanded by modern microelectronics. By strictly adhering to operational workflows, monitoring tool wear, and enforcing shop-floor safety, production facilities can maintain high panel yield while minimizing scrap rates and rework costs.
1. Epitome Components Private Limited, Factory Technical Documentation and Standard Operating Procedures for PCB Fabrication, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. 2. López-Mera, G. H., Luna-Gómez, A. A., Cruz-Morales, R. D., & Tinoco-Varela, D., "Manufactura de tarjetas de circuito impreso utilizando tecnología de control numérico por entrada," Pädi Boletín Científico de Ciencias Básicas e Ingenierías del ICBI. 3. IPC-A-600 Series Standards, Acceptability of Printed Boards, IPC International Industry Association. 4. Coombs, C. F., Printed Circuits Handbook, 7th ed., McGraw-Hill Education. 5. Shop Floor Operational Logs & Machinery Observation Notes, CNC Routing Department, Epitome Components Pvt. Ltd.
Publication Date
9/17/2026
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Double-Blind Peer Review
Review Rounds: 2
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