It is always a good idea to cover the cut with Solder Mask or so other
material to protect the board.  Unless you really dug into the board
humidity should not effect the board.

Randy

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From: Bissonnette, Jean-Francois <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:55 AM
Subject: [TN] conductor cut: IPC-7721


> Hi all,
>
> After cutting a trace, is it always necessary to add epoxy to fill the cut
> mark left on a board?
> If it is not filled, is there any risk of humidity infiltration that could
> cause problems latter in the
> field?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Jean-François Bissonnette
> Vérificateur, Contrôle de la Qualité
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