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Forwell PCB punching hydraulic stripping system: no peeling, no cracking, smooth hole openings, and high yield.

By Chen Renyi

FORWELL Technology Group, a leading manufacturer of intelligent automated rapid mold change systems for complete plant equipment across Taiwan and mainland China, pioneered the development of the first "PCB Printed Circuit Board Punching Hydraulic Stripping System (PFPS)" in Taiwan more than 20 years ago, which won a new patent. It has been widely adopted by PCB manufacturers, with markets spanning China, India, Turkey, and other international markets, firmly establishing its leading position in the domestic market. Currently, the company is further investing in the research and development of intelligent PCB peripheral automated equipment and has successfully entered the high-load-bearing AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) AI equipment market.

Forwell President Hsiao Wen-lung stated that the PCB manufacturing process for single-layer and double-layer composite boards involves substrate printing, etching, punching and stripping, electronic component packaging, and passing relevant tests before production is completed. The punching and stripping system is an intermediate process device, but it is also a crucial process device that determines the conductivity quality and yield of the printed circuit board. If double-layer boards are processed using a general stamping and ejection method, it is easy to cause defects such as PCB deformation, peeling, cracking, and serrated holes, rendering all previous processes useless. He also stated that while high-end multilayer boards and integrated PCBs have moved towards greater precision and even nanometer-scale development, the applications of low-end single-layer and double-layer PCBs are still quite widespread, such as control boxes, keyboards, and simple thin-film control circuit boards. Their manufacturing processes require "PFPS" to improve productivity and stabilize PCB quality. In particular, Fovie's "PFPS" can effectively help PCB manufacturers achieve the production requirements of high efficiency, high yield, short lead time, labor-saving and safe production. When applied to the punching and hydraulic stripping operation of double-layer composite boards, the holes are smooth, without peeling or cracking, and the yield can be greatly improved.

The Forwell "PFPS" main structure stripping table features a unique design. The stripping board is precision-machined, hardened, and treated with multi-layer oil seals. Simultaneously, by adjusting the hydraulic pressure generated through pneumatic power, the stripping pressure is adjusted to ensure even output, matching the punching speed of the press. The operation is smooth and uniform, resulting in more even stripping force. Furthermore, the 0-degree or 180-degree stripping can be combined with automated feeding operations. It is easy to operate and adjust, highly accurate, and has a long lifespan, making it ideal for punching and stripping operations on general circuit boards. Equipped with an intelligent quick-change mold system, it achieves the goals of automation, labor saving, and improved processing quality.

To meet the global trend of AI (Artificial Intelligence), Forwell has recently developed a new series of AGVs with high load-bearing capacity ranging from 5 to 35 tons. Featuring servo positioning for more precise positioning, the loading platform can automatically lift and lower, ensuring safe and convenient loading and unloading. It also incorporates obstacle avoidance design and can be remotely controlled or automated through factory mapping. These AGVs can be used for unmanned automated handling and warehousing of high-load-bearing materials such as molds, parts, and processed components. They also meet the needs of AI-powered unmanned handling and one-stop production line processes. Future development will continue to include higher-tonnage AGVs, with standardization or customized mass production available to meet specific requirements.


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