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Removal of SMT Device Markings

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T.E.A.M. Services

#42159

Removal of SMT Device Markings | 13 June, 2006

Anyone know of a clean effective way to remove silkscreening from SMT components? We are currently using a laser source removal process and wish to consider alternatives.

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#42160

Removal of SMT Device Markings | 13 June, 2006

Sandlast, laser, or pad print over existing marking

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#42171

Removal of SMT Device Markings | 13 June, 2006

Team Services: Removing IC markings * methylene chloride to remove the markings * xylene and toulene will also remove some paints * "Black boxing" Simply use a tiny piece of sandpaper to "scratch the surface" and render the device blank.

Chris: Sandlasting generates a bijundo static charge. Be careful.

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AR

#42176

Removal of SMT Device Markings | 14 June, 2006

Why are you not happy with laser?

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Chunks

#42179

Removal of SMT Device Markings | 14 June, 2006

I hate come in late and ask this, but why? Just looking to learn - that's all.

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#42180

Removal of SMT Device Markings | 14 June, 2006

You're not that late. Every time we've been involved in part marking removal, it was done to make it difficult to pirate a board design.

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Chunks

#42184

Removal of SMT Device Markings | 14 June, 2006

Gotcha - makes sense these days.

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T.E.A.M. Services

#42190

Removal of SMT Device Markings | 14 June, 2006

Dave F was right on the application, it has worked so far (3 years). Thanks for the ideas so far.

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