> 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 > > thanks for your ideas, > > david dunn Hi David, There is a company here in NZ that will take your chips and remove the manufacturers markings using a laser and replace it with your own ID. I don't personally know but it might be worth while for the kind of quantity you are talking about. Brent Brown Electronic Design Solutions 16 English Street Hamilton, New Zealand Ph/fax: +64 7 849 0069 Mobile/text: 025 334 069 eMail: brent.brown@clear.net.nz -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics