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RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Still getting broken traces.

2006-07-28 by Robert Hedan

> -----Message d'origine-----
> De : Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com 
> [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] De la part de sethkoster
> Envoyé : juillet 28 2006 08:57
> À : Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Objet : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Still getting broken traces.
> 
> 
> I think it was a pressure problem.   I tested my iron before and the
> hottest it gets is just under 350F, but the other day when I 
> got my .032" boards and laminator I was able to do a better transfer.
> 
> The laminator itself does not get hot enough, if I run the 
> board through it the toner doesn't even adhere slightly to 
> the board, but if I iron it to heat it then run it through 
> the laminator and repeat the process a few times I can get a 
> solid looking transfer.
> 
> But after etching I still find areas where the porosity of 
> the toner creates opens in traces.
> 
> I think I need some sort of sealant for the toner.


I use a GBC H300 laminator and I pass the PCB about 15 times, flipping the
PCB over each time.

Robert
:)

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