On Thu, 12 Jul 2001, David Dunn wrote:

> anybody have suggestions for fast / easy / clean way of removing part
> numbers / id info from IC's, a couple hundred to do at a time
>
> for this project, i'll need to remove the numbers on a 40 pin DIP and
> an 8 pin DIP

I have found the judicious application of medium-grit sandpaper to work
wonders.  If the markings are printed rather than laser-etched (PICs I
have seen are all lasered) you might try a little MEK or some such solvent
to wipe off the markings, but sandpaper is probably faster, safer, etc.

Dale
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