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Subject: Re: Dremel bits for cutting panelized PCB?

From: "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@...>
Date: 2004-04-03

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "ggindele" <ggindele@y...>
wrote:
> I wonder if anyone can recommend a dremel bit for cutting panelized
> PCB. What's better, a routing bit or the cutting wheel?

I use a cutter that looks like a milling cutter. It cuts so clean
that the edges of the boards I cut yestarday are identicle to the
factory edge.

I need to cut odd shapes in boards and notches for things like
elongated holes for power connectors or reliefs for getting around
mounting holes or standoffs.

On some projects, you can use a Vee shaped tool and etch a grouve,
then snap the board on the grouve.

Dave