I've not done it with this specific style of 'flattened' mesh band but I did buy a more traditional curved mesh bracelet (if that makes sense) from eBay and spent the whole weekend attacking it with side cutters, link by link. I'm happy with the result but it does make me wince a little every time I put it on when I think of how sore my hands were afterwards. Suspect a Dremmel is the way forward for these kinds of jobs!
Good luck!
SGR