Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

Region IV-A CALABARZON

Division of San Pablo

CrecenciaDrusila Senior High School

Acceptability and Development of PCB Cutting Machine

The Researchers:

Pernia,Jeffrey G.

Abaño,Ma.Eliza G.

Abinion,Aj

Aspe,Allan C.

October 2019
 Acknowledgement

The researcher would like to send their deepest and sincerest gratitude to the people
who helped and participate to their research.

God for giving them wisdom that enabled them to do this research and giving a strength
to faced the problems that encounted by the researchers during the writing of the
study.We give thanks for God for the protection and ability to do this research.

Parents of the researchers whom they dedicate this research for it is they who gave
every ounce of their support and encouragement to the researcher,wether their support
is emotional or financial.

Mr. RomelLadislao ,their practical research for guiding, assisting and answering all their
questions with regard to their research paper,teaching his knowledge in order to make
this research.succesfully done and Thanks for being more than a teacher and for being
more than understanding.

And also the researcher thank to EPAS student their respondents forgiving their full
cooperation in answering the questionnaire given by the researcher.
Abstract

This research entitled “Acceptability and Development of PCB Cuting Machine” .This is
conducted to solve the problem in cutting PCB in difficult way by using utility knife and
spending a long time in cutting of PCB of Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing
students in Crecencia Lopez Senior High School for the year 2019-2020. This study
was conducted by EPAS students.

PCB Cutting is commonly done by EPAS students. It cuts any PCB with the used of
dremel blade but EPAs students experienced a cutting of PCB in difficult way. They
used a ordinary utility knife in manual cutting.

The following are factors that test in terms of Durability, Safety, Usability and
Functionality. The quantitative research was used of 30 respondents. The researcher
used a questionnaire in this study.This Quantitative instruments helps to collect a data
and know some the response of the respondents .

Result shows that in Durability (Agree) serves as a positive factor that this product is
durable. Safety ( Agree) it shows that it is safe to use. Usability ( Agree) it is usable
compared to ordinary utility knife. Functionality (Strongly agree) it cut fast and help to
save more time in cutting.

In Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing.one of the expert is Mr. Herbert Laluz a
teacher from CrecenciaDrusila Lopez Senior High School. He is a good teacher. He
discipline his students and he is the teacher that really needs to respect because of his
great doing in teaching.

The researcher conclude that in terms of Durability, Safety , Usability and Functionality
of this product is effective and test.
 Chapter 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

Introduction/Background of the Study

Cutting the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is quite a hassle and an unsafe thing to
do but an electronics student cannot go away with it. One reason would be the size of
the PCB where sometimes we need to cut small pieces of it manually. In the past
students tried different tools for cutting there are some who used hack saws, there were
some who. score the PCB on both sides with a sharp knife and then either break it
(carefully) along that line or keep scoring until the blade goes through, and there are
those who found that using a table-top paper cutter (the type with the long sword-like
blade) as an ideal tool for cutting small boards to size. This method has the advantage
of not producing any glass-epoxy saw dust. Just hold the board TIGHTLY to get a
straight cut. You don't have to worry about breathing in the dust either. With all that
taken into account injuries cause by accidents will also be unavoidable. Electronic
students are in awe if there is a better way of cutting the PCB manually which will be a
safe one.

PCB material. PCBs are typically made of FR4 (also known as Epoxy Resin
Fiberglass) and this stuff, believe it or not, is not as bad as people may think. Fiberglass
was the alternative to asbestos as it does not cause the same long term effects (cancer
etc). Toolboxtopics.com says "OSHA confirmed these findings in 1991 when it decided
to regulate fiberglass as a nuisance dust, and not as a cancer causing agent. The state
of California, nevertheless, still requires that fiberglass be labeled as a potential cancer
causing agent." Though it is not really hazardous FR4 dust produced from cutting PCBs
are still considered as potential cancer causing agent that is why a product that can cut
PCBs fast without producing FR4 dust is a must and a need of EPAS that is why the
researchers ventured on developing their fast and safe version of the PCB Cutting
Machine.
Background of the study (Lengthen)

Many of the researchers today only set goals like earning a lot of money and
improve commercialized products with better features but the researchers PCB Cutting
Machine is different because this product aims help to cut a PCB in fastest and safest
way as compared to using the utility knife. The researchers of PCB Cutting Machine
developed this product not to earn money but to help persons who are in lined with
studying and working with electronic products.

All kinds of product have good and bad effects. The PCB Cutting Machine have
many good effects such as it is time saving, and it cuts a PCB easier.

The researchers believed that this product can help them to make an easy way of
cutting the Printed Circuit Board. Another thing is it to lessen the time that spent in
cutting.so that one can still do other things when he/she finish the cutting in a short time.

Theoretical Framework

This study is anchored with the Input-Process-Output (IPO) Model which is a

functional graph that identifies the inputs, outputs, and required processing tasks
required to transform inputs into outputs. The model is sometimes configured to include
any storage that might happen in the process as well. The inputs represent the flow of
data and materials into the process from the outside. The processing step includes all
tasks required to effect a transformation of the inputs. The outputs are the data and
materials flowing out of the transformation process
Research Paradigm

Figure 1: shows the research paradigm of the theoretical framework used by the
researcher in order to arrive in a conclusion regarding this study. The researchers
analyzed the data collected from the EPAS student in Crecencia Drusila Lopez Senior
High School San Pablo City.

Figure 1 conceptual paradigm of the study

Hypothesis of the Study

The development of the PCB Cutting Machine is highly acceptable in terms of its
durability, functionality, affordability and safety.

Statement of the Problem

This study attempted to develop the PCB Cutting Machine in Crecencia Drusila
Lopez Senior High School year 2019 -2020 that will be beneficial for EPAS students
/technicians.

The researchers sought to answer the following questions:

1. What is the profile of respondents when they are grouped according to :

1.1 Age

1.2 Gender

1.3 Specialization and how will it affect the research?

2. Who are the persons that will benefit from this product? How?

3. What are the problems that the researchers observed in Cutting PCBs?

4. What product can be develop to answer the problem?

5. Is the PCB Cutting Machine acceptable in terms of :

5.1 Durability

5.2 Functionality

5.3 Safety

5.4 Affordability
Significance of the Study

This study is deemed significant to the following sectors of society:

EPAS Student may be given information about new innovation.

Electronic Technicians may improve their knowledge by using of the

researchers experimental tool the “PCB Cutting Machine”

Future Researchers may utilize the findings of this study in a similar study that
they may be conducting that would also provide the necessary program for the
upgrading and needed innovations that are perhaps long overdue.

Scope and Delimitation of the study

This research focuses itself to the study of development of the PCB Cutting
Machine in CDLSHS ( Drusila Lopez Senior High School) for the school year 2019-2020
in terms of acceptable factors: durability, functionality, affordability and safety.

The researchers develop the PCB Cutting Machine Machine in CrecenciaDrusila

Lopez Senior High School for the school year 2018-2020 and choose the EPAS student
to answer their researchers-made questionnaire.

This study used purposive sampling with students of EPAS as respondents for
for they are the ones doing manual pcb cutting and also to avoid bias within Crecencia
Drusila Lopez Senior High School.

This study is limited to the EPAS student of CrecenciaDrusila Lopez Senior High
School therefore other the views and needs of EPAS students in other schools were not
included.

The researcher used questionnaires, as test and made a survey to gather

information.
Definition of Terms

To make the study clear and understandable, certain terms have been
operationally and conceptually defined as follows:

Acceptability - characteristics of a thing being subject to acceptance for some purpose,

a thing is acceptable if it sufficient to serve the purpose for which it is provided,even if, it
is far less usable for this purpose than the ideal example acceptability is determined by
searching the hierarchy .

Blade protector – it use to protect PVB Cutting Machine to avoid accident

Dremel blade – It is type of blade that for making precise cut in wood, metal and
plastics.

IPO Research Model - is a functional graph that identifies inputs, outputs, and required
processing tasks required to transform inputs into outputs.

PCB (Printed Circuit Board) – is an electronic circuit used in devices to provide

mechanical support and a pathway to its electronic components. It is made by
combining different sheets of non – conductive material, such as fiberglass or plastics
that easily hold copper circuitry.

Define your product

 CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

This chapter reviews the research literature and studies related to the present study.The
review focuses on the Acceptability and Development of PCB Cutting Machine.

A table saw is a woodworking tool, consisting of a circular saw blade, mounted on an

arbor, that is driven by an electric motor.The blade protrudes through the top of a table,
which provides support for the material, usually wood, being cut. A table saw (also
known as a bench or bench saw in England).There are three kinds of cuts that can be
performed on a table saw a cross cut a ripping cut and a dado cut. A cross cut is usually
considered to be a cut across the grain but really it can be any cut across the narrower
direction of the board.

The first table saw was invented in the 18 thcentury .The woodwork tool ha a fixed arbor
and table . You had to move the table in up-down movement to cut wood at different
heights. It was bulky weight throught the blade was made of steel hence its strength .It
used a circular motion in cutting wood . The hand-field tool was cumbersome but could
cut plastic and metal in addition to wood .It used a hydraulic motor as a source of power
.The inventor was Samuel Miller from Southampton in England in 1777.
 CHAPTER 3

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

This chapter shows and describe the research design. The respondents, data
gathering ,the instrument , procedures and methods of analyzing data.

Research design

This research is a descriptive type of research about the Acceptability and Development
of PCB Cutting Machine.

A descriptive research involves the usage of survey questionnaires distributed to

Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing students as respondents. It is used to
describe characteristics of cutting a PCB in a easier way and less time consumed.

Research Instruments

The research method that was used in study is the survey or the questionnaire method
before the questionnaire was distributed the said questionnaire was critiqued by the
research adviser .After that the researcher edited them based on the suggestions given
by the research adviser.

The questionnaire was designed to measure the agreement and disagreement of the
studentsto the given scenariosas well as their personal assessment.

The questionnaire is simple and only request the respondents to rate the given
statement.

The questionnaire was used to strengthen the outcomes of the inventory and to know
the response of the EPAS student.

Respondents of the study

This research will be conducted to 30 Electronic Product Assembly and Servicing

(EPAS) students of CrecenciaDrusila Lopez Senior High School . The 30 EPAS
students are the respondents that covered of this
Data Gathering Procedure

The researcher first thought about the research problem that they should conduct a
study. They consulted their practical research adviser, look for related literatures and
studies that can support the research and asked for assistance to their teacher.

The researcher wrote a letter to the school’s principal and their teacher in order for
them to be informed and give approval to the researcher to conduct the study and
distribute questionnaires.

Statistical Treatment of Data

The data gathered from the questionnaire answered by the respondents were tallied,
tabulated and subjected in statistical treatment and also for the analysis and
understanding of the data gathered.

The following statistical tools were used in this study:

Mean refer to the average that is use to describes the central tendency of the data in
question. It is determined by adding all daa points in a population and dividing the total
number o points. The formulated is:

Mean: £x

N where: € - summation

X- answer of the respondents

N – total number of respondents

Percentage was used in describing the respondents profile such as age and gender.
The percentage formula is:

P= f x 100

N where:

P= percentage

f = frequency

N = total number of sample

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Chapter 4

PRESENTATION ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter covers the presentation analysis and interpretation of data gathered
the research question formulated in the study.

Problem 1 Demographic profile of the respondent

The following figures show the profile of the respondent

1.1 Age of the respondents. Figure 2 display the distribution of the respondent
according to their age.

Figure 2. Distribution of Respondents According to their Age

Figure 2 shows that 26.66% of the respondents are 16 years old, 30% are 17 years old,
20% are 18 years old, 13.33% are 19 years old, 3.33% are 20 years old, 3.33% are 21
years old, and 3.33% are 22 years old.
1.2 Respondents according to their gender in each strand. Figure 3 shows the
distribution of respondents according to their gender in each strand.

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Figure 3. Distribution of Respondents According to their Gender in each strand.

Figure 3 shows that 11 males and 6 female respondents came from Electronic Products
Assembly and Servicing 11 and 8 males and 5 female respondents came from
Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing 12. Generally, 63.33% are male
respondents and 26.66% are female respondents.
 Problem 2 : Response of the respondents

The following table presents the response of each respondents on the statements
provided by the researchers in the questionnaire.

Durability SA A SOA N SOD D SD Total Mean LS

1. The PCB Cutting Machine is durable. 16 14 196 6.5 SA

2. The parts of the PCB Cutting Machine are 10 18 2 6.2 A

fixed well.

3. The PCB Cutting Machine is more 20 8 2

durablecompared to the ordinary utility knife.
6.6 SA

4. The PCB Cutting Machine will last for 11 15 4 6.2 A

morethan a year.

5. The blade used in the PCB Cutting Machine 11 13 4 2 6.1 A

will be able to with stand pressure.

!.1. Durability

Table 1. Response of the respondentsin terms of Durability

Shows that the most of the EPAS students answered agree in the statement. We can imply that
EPAS students agree to used PCB Cutting Machine compared by using utility knife.

1.2 Functionality
 Functionality SA A SOA N SOD D SD Total Mean LS

1. The PCB Cuting Machine functions well. 20 10 6.6 SA

2. All the parts of the PCB Cutting Machine 24 5 1 6.6 SA

works Well .

3. The dynamo used in the PCB Cutting 19 11 6.6 SA

Machine runs well .

4. The switch used on PCB Cutting Machine is 14 16 6.5 SA

operative.

5. The blade used in PCB Cutting Machine

rotates well. 19 11 6.6 SA

Table 2: Shows that most of the students of EPAS answered Strongly Agree in terms of
Fuctionality of PCB Cutting Machine. We can state that they response is this product will work
properly.
 1.3 Safety

Safety SA A SOA N SOD D SD Total Mean LS

1. The PCB Cutting Machine is safe to use. 9 14 5 1 1 5.8 A

2. The blade of PCB Cutting Machine is safe 8 16 6 6.06 A

to use.

3. All of the parts used are hazard – free. 7 18 4 1 6.03 A

4. You felt safe while testing the PCB Cutting 8 12 8 2 5.8 A

Machine.

5. The hands of the technician is free from 8 12 8 1 1 5.8 A

harm with the blade.

Table 3. Shows that most of the students answered agree in statement and show that PCB Cutting
Machine is safe to use in Cutting PCB to cut easier and faster.
 Usability SA A SOA N SOD D SD Total Mean LS

1. The PCB Cutting Machine cuts fast. 13 14 2 1 6.3 A

2. The PCB Cutting Machine cuts straight. 17 10 3 6.5 SA

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3. Using the PCB Cutting Machine saves time. 20 9 1 6.6 SA

4. The PCB Cutting Machine can cut high – 9 15 3 2 1 6 A

grade PCB..

5. Using the PCB Cutting Machine easer the 14 15 1 6.4 A

form of cutting for a long time.

1.4 Usability

Table 4. shows that the EPAS answered Agree in terms of Usability this imply that PCB Cutting
is useful to use in cutting.
 CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS , CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings

1. Durability

a. The PCB Cutting Machine is durable – SA

b. The parts of the PCB Cutting Machine are fixed well – A

c. The PCB Cutting Machine is more durable compared to the ordinary utility knife – SA

d. The PCB Cutting Machine will last for more than a year - A

e. The blade used in the PCB Cutting Machine will be able to with stand pressure – A

Overall: Agree

From the summary of responses of Durability. We can infer that Durability is durable compared
ordinary utility knife.

2. Functionality

a. The PCB Cuting Machine functions well – SA

b. . All the parts of the PCB Cutting Machine works Well – SA

c. The dynamo used in the PCB Cutting Machine runs well – SA

d. The switch used on PCB Cutting Machine is operative – SA

e. . The blade used in PCB Cutting Machine rotates well – SA

Overall : Agree

The Summary of the responses in Functionality implies that this product will work properly when
it used.

3. Safety

a. The PCB Cutting Machine is safe to use – A

b. The blade of PCB Cutting Machine is safe to use – A

c. All of the parts used are hazard-free –A

 d. You felt safe while testing the PCB Cutting Machine – A

e. The hands of the technician is free from harm with the blade -- A

Overall : Strongly Agree

From the summary of the responses of Safety .We can infer that PCB Cutting Machine is safe to
use in cutting.

4. Usability

a. The PCB Cutting Machine cuts fast – A

b. The PCB Cutting Machine cuts straight – SA

c. . Using the PCB Cutting Machine saves time – SA

d. The PCB Cutting Machine can cut high – grade PCB – A

e. Using the PCB Cutting Machine easer the form of cutting for a long time – A

Overall: Agree

The summary of responses and overall responses of Acceptability and Development of PCB
Cutting Machine in terms of Usability is useful to use in cutting PCB.

Average mean of each terms:

Durability - 6.3 (Agree)

Functionality - 6.5 (Strongly Agree)

Safety - 5.9 (Agree)

Usablility - 6.3 (Agree)

Conclusions

After evaluating and analyzing the results gathered in the study gathered by the researchers
therefore they conclude the PCB Cutting Machine is effective in its level of acceptability in
terms of Durability, Functionality, Safety and Usability that can also conclude this product can
make the cutting of PCB faster , easier to cut , time saving and also to avoid injury.

Recommendation

After getting all the gathered data and information in this study, here are the suggestion and
recommendation made by the researchers.

a. The School should provide atleast 2 to 3 PCB Cutting Machine for those EPAS students.
b. The blade should be replaced when it broken.
c. We recommend to wear a mask in cutting PCB.

Bibliography

http://www.twl-global.com/technical-knowledge/published-papers/the-early-days-of-laser-
cutting-august-2007

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Table Saw

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circular Saw
 Appendix A

Dear Respondents,

You have been chosen as one of the respondents of our research entitled “
Acceptability and Development of PCB Cutting Machine “.

The researchers are hoping for your positive cooperation . Rest assured that your
identity and opinions will be kept confidential.

__________________________

Affix your signature if you agree

I. Demographic Data ( Personal Information )

Name : ( Optional )_____________________

Age : ___

Gender : Male : ___ Female : ___

Father’s Occupation : ________________

Mother’s Occupation : ________________

Father’s Monthly Income : ___

Mother’s Monthly Income : ___

II. Questionnaire

Directions: Put a check on the box that corresponds to your answer.

SA- Strongly Agree D - Disagree

A- Agree SOA - Somewhat Agree

SOA- Somewhat Agree SD - Strongly Disagree

N - Neutral

Safety SA A SOA N SO D SD
D

1. The PCB Cutting Machine is safe to use.

2. The blade of PCB Cutting Machine is

safe to use.

3. All of the parts used are hazard – free.

4. You felt safe while testing the PCB

Cutting

Machine.

5. The hands of the technician is free from

harm

with the blade.

 Usability SA A SOA N SOD D SD Tota Mean LS
l

1. The PCB Cutting Machine cuts fast. 13 14 2 1 6.3 A

2. The PCB Cutting Machine cuts straight. 17 10 3 6.5 SA

;5j

3. Using the PCB Cutting Machine saves 20 9 1 6.6 SA

time.

4. The PCB Cutting Machine can cut high – 9 15 3 2 1 6 A

grade PCB..

5. Using the PCB Cutting Machine easer 14 15 1 6.4 A

the form of cutting for a long time.
 APPENDIX B

CrecenciaDrusila Lopez Senior High School

DLMP Compound ,Brgy. San Roque

San Pablo City

Mr. Denward R. Pacia

Principal II

Dear Sir,

Greetings of Peace and Prosperity .

We a group of researcher from EPAS 12 is conducting our research entitled

“Acceptability and Development of PCB Cutting Machine “.

We are asking for your permission to allow us to administer our questionnaires for
our respondents.

We are hoping for your positive approval. Thank you and God bless.

Respectfully yours,

Jeffrey G. Pernia

Leader

Abaño, Ma. Eliza G. Abinion, Aj Aspe, Allan C.

Noted by : Approved by:

Romel S. Ladislao Denward R. Pacia

Research Adviser Principal II

 APPENDIX C

LIST OF RESPONDENTS

EPAS 11 (MALE) EPAS 11 (FEMALE) EPAS 12 (MALE) EPAS 12 (FEMALE )

Escalona John Lenard Celino Jamaine Bongat Darwin Bidula Karen

Gomicua Byron Celino Catherine Dan Vallejo Angeles Samantha

Balada John Cydrick Duazo Desiree Ilagan Jerome Santillas Jaynalen

Dionglay John Harold Guiriba Sarah Leomo Alaixis Caagbay Nelly

Divina Joseph Baes Rhona Mae Divina Mark Raymond Vidal Diana

Siazon Han Jerico Virania Rose Ann Alquizar Ereberto Jr.

Rambla Benedict Soriano Wendell

Biclar Frrancis Dave Regullano Jayson

Colarina Vhan Lester

Fenandez Jhon Edwin

Monay Felip Lizer

CURRICULUM
VITAE
 Pernia , Jeffrey G.

Home address

Brgy. San Lucas II San Pablo City

Email Adress

Jeffrey330@gmail.com

Personal Data

Name: Pernia Jeffrey G.

Date of Birth: August 6, 2001

Age : 18

Civil status : Single

Citizenship : Filipino
 Abaño , Ma. Eliza G.

Home address

Brgy. II- C PNR Compound San Pablo City

Email Adress

Mariaelisha@yahoo.com

Personal Data

Name: Abaño Ma. Eliza G.

Date of Birth: March 14 , 2000

Age : 19

Civil status : Single

Citizenship : Filipino
 Abinion , Aj

Home address

Brgy. San Gabriel San Pablo City

Email Adress

AbinionAj@yahoo.com

Personal Data

Name:Abinion Aj

Date of Birth: October 23, 2001

Age : 17

Civil status : Single

Citizenship : Filipino
 Aspe , Allan C.

Home address

Brgy. San Nicolas San Pablo City

Email Adress

Aspeallan26@yahoo.com

Personal Data

Name:Aspe Allan C.

Date of Birth: May 21, 2001

Age : 18

Civil status : Single

Citizenship : Filipino
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