Abstract
Our objective is to apply a new technology development method, called "a Smart Compact Laboratory" to design optically shear tools for electronic parts. The method is proposed by one of authors. In order to design optimal configuration of shear tool, fracture mode of actual tool are firstly investigated by a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). From these studies, boundary conditions and/or restraint conditions are taken. According to this method, optimal configuration of tools are obtained.
