Larry; The easiest method I can think of would be to have a laser shop use a Uv laser and cut a pair of lines (segment), on the trace. Then a simple pick with an xacto knife, and the trace segment should pop right off. Dave Simonik Laser Process Tech. Sanmina-SCI Corp. -----Original Message----- From: Larry Koens [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2004 1:51 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: upgrades and repair Technet, When we need to cut traces on an upgrade or repair of a PCB, we use a dremel drill tipped with a cutting blade to cut traces. Its a slow process that takes a steady hand. How do you all cut traces? Is there a better way? thanks, Larry --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 -----------------------------------------------------