On Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:40:45 -0400, Olin Lathrop wrote:

>> In my current PCB design in Protel99SE, I need to place some =
rectangular
>> plate-through hole whis size is about 0.45mm x 1.2mm and 0.45mm x =
0.7mm
>>
>> Would someone can help me? I don't know how to place such rectangular
>> plate-through hole in PCB, and generate a proper Gerber for =
manufacturer.
>
>You're going to have some trouble.  Most board houses don't have =
rectangular
>drill bits <g>.
>

Couldn't they just drill two holes with their square bits and place
them right next to each other? :=3D)


Regards, Bob


Seriously though, while I'm sure a rectangular hole can somehow be
done, I'm also sure it's gonna cost quite a bit more than any round
one will. In this situation, checking with a board house might be the
first order of business.=20

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