You might consider  doing a x-ray before you do dissolve the encasement.
I have found this helpful in FAI on cable assy from our suppliers.
Gerry Graszl MQA Honeywell, Fla 813-539-4182

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> From:         RSIMathis[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:         Tuesday, May 05, 1998 12:47 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] Uresolve Plus
>
> Hi, everyone.
>
> I'm looking for a chemical (solvent ?) called Uresolve or Uresolve Pls
> made by
> a company named Dynalloy. (I'm not sure about this name?)  This stuff
> is used
> for dissolving conformalcooatings and potting compounds.  Does anyone
> have any
> information where to purchase this substance OR how to contact this
> company?
> OR any info about a similar substance?
>
> What I'm trying to do is dissolve the plastic overmolding on a custom
> cable
> assembly to check out the internal construction.  I'm open to any and
> all
> suggestions.  Thanks for the help.
>
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