> 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

I use a small belt sander with 100 grit belt. You hardly need to apply
any pressure and you can hand-hold the chip quite safely (better for
that little bit of tactile feedback anyway)

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