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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: direct inkjet, I can't figure this out

2007-11-04 by Bob Macklin

This seems like a lot of trouble and expense to avoid
using TT paper or photo masking.

Is it worth it?

Bob Macklin
Seattle, Wa.

--- Kim Vellore <kimvellore@...> wrote:

> The etch rate of a warm solution is way higher than
> cold. regarding the 
> preserving of the ink not sure, if the ink is
> dissolving or being etched by 
> the solution it will may not make a difference with
> dilute solution because 
> the copper etch rate will also slow down and it has
> to be in the solution 
> longer which will give it more time to react with
> the ink. If the 
> temperature actually softens the ink and dissolves
> it faster then it is a 
> different story....
> 
> Kim
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lee Studley" <indigo_red@...>
> To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 8:14 AM
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: direct inkjet, I can't
> figure this out
> 
> 
> >I was wondering if it's best to use cold ferric
> solution, or warmed.
> > I have one of those tanks that sprays the cold
> ferric chloride. I
> > would guess that the cold would work better in
> preserving the ink.
> >
> > I bought a continuous ink system and plan to fill
> all chambers with
> > the misYellow.
> >
> > -Lee
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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