Eric, 1. Work with you PCB supplier and OEM to modify break-away design for easier breaking. 2. How about score-to-break for the fab design? 3. Depaneling equipment: Radoll Designs; California rep is Joe Moran @714.625.1113. Check your Nepcon directory for others. good luck [log in to unmask] ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: depanelization Author: [log in to unmask] at corp Date: 1/25/96 4:05 PM We are having a problem with our depanelization methods. These are 3 up panels, 6 x 14 ea.., with tabs on the outside and in between each board. The problem is stress on the boards when trying to remove ea. board from the panel. We are bending each board to break of the tabs on the inside. We are using mouse bites on the tab connections. If you can understand my muffled description, any help would be appreciated. Thankz in advanced - Eric Bernal Process Eng... Pragmatech Sunnyvale, CA. (408)734-0595