Fred,

We have done what you are saying - a plated though half-hole on the
edge of a board, but only with 0.062 thick boards.  Can't tell you what
would happen with 0.010 thick boards.  Routing is the only sure way of
making it work I would think.  Haven't tried it any other way.

Good Luck!

Thomas (Tom) R. Holbrook

Engineering Division - Audiovisual Department
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
50 East North Temple Street
Salt Lake City, Utah  84150

Voice Phone: 801-240-5329
FAX: 801-240-1615
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>>> Fred Pescitelli <[log in to unmask]> 07/16/96 04:47pm >>>
All,  Has anyone any experience using .010 FR4 for double sided
boards? Also I need to place 4- 0.025 dia plated thru holes centered on
the edge of the board. The board will be have to be panelized, so it will
either be
V-Scored, punched, or routed (right through 1/2 of the dia of the holes. I
have been told that some companies are doing this, but I am sceptical.  I
can't believe there will be any plating left. Has anyone done this, or do
you have any thoughts on the matter?

Regards
Fred Pescitelli
Phoenix Designs
1285 Turner Rd.
Lilburn, GA   30247 [log in to unmask]
770-923-3465



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