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Step 2Cutting
The essential process here is to secure the RAM and cut it right down the middle. Use a table vice to secure the chip, use the hack saw to cut.
Going into the mechanics; the key to making a good cut is to first secure the RAM as close to center notch as possible and second, taking long and even strokes with the hack saw.
You can wrap your PCB in a paper towel if you are afraid that the chip will get scratched by the vice. Use the center notch of the RAM to start your cut. If you are using a different kind of PCB, just measure out your desired dimensions and try to cut straight.
Cutting the RAM does not take too much force, so be gentle and easy with the saw. And let me remind you again, the dust from the PCB is harmful, so wear a mask.
Going into the mechanics; the key to making a good cut is to first secure the RAM as close to center notch as possible and second, taking long and even strokes with the hack saw.
You can wrap your PCB in a paper towel if you are afraid that the chip will get scratched by the vice. Use the center notch of the RAM to start your cut. If you are using a different kind of PCB, just measure out your desired dimensions and try to cut straight.
Cutting the RAM does not take too much force, so be gentle and easy with the saw. And let me remind you again, the dust from the PCB is harmful, so wear a mask.
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