Abstract: An apparatus for creating cuts or scores in a substrate includes a support structure, one or more blades and a secondary support. The support structure has one or more cavities, which collectively define a substantially planar reference surface. Each blade has a cutting edge, which contacts the substantially planar reference surface, and each blade is biased against the substantially planar reference surface. An opening is defined through the substantially planar reference surface of the support structure to expose a portion of the cutting edge of each blade. The secondary support is capable of holding a portion of the substrate between the secondary support and in contact with the exposed portions of the cutting edges of the blades.

Abstract: An article includes a cover tape, which includes a base film layer, recessed areas, tear enabling features, and an adhesive. The base film layer has opposed longitudinal edges. The recessed areas extend along the longitudinal edges of the base film layer. The tear enabling features are substantially parallel to the longitudinal edges. The adhesive is disposed on the recessed areas.

Abstract: An article includes a cover tape, which includes a base film layer, tear enabling features, and an adhesive. The base film layer has opposed longitudinal edges and top and bottom surfaces. The tear enabling features are substantially parallel to the longitudinal edges and at the top and bottom surfaces.