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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: How to calculate effective mil values from printer dpi

2006-06-23 by Kamal Shankar

> contrary to what is implied in the term "mil",
> 1 mil = 0.001 inch

The term has it's root in the Latin word - m\ufffdll\ufffdsimus,
or 1000 as we all know.

I guess, as standard for all milling machines are in
inches (anyone remember the Harrison lathes ?) -
British makes were highly respected for their quality
;)


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