Can you use a broach on a PCB?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broaching_(metalworking)  A broach can cut
square holes.

Gary

On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 9:27 AM, Allen Maddox <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> We have been given a board to manufacture. I’m looking for a raw PCB
> Manufacturer that can do square cuts. There are two rectangle cut outs
> (.120" x .040"). These are right angle cut outs with pads on both sides and
> they need to be plated through. There is another cut out with inside right
> angles. The left and the right hand cut outs will have copper to the edge
> and need to plated through while the top and the bottom will have not copper
> and will not be plated.
> A few vendors have said that you can not have "square holes". But I have a
> board in my hand from the previous version that has all square right angle
> cuts on the board outline as well as a few square holes. This will probably
> become a high volume product.
> Can anyone recomend a vendor who could make these?
> I can send more information if anyone is interested.
>
> Allen Maddox, CID+
>
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