My stock includes 0.008 and 0.016 thick SS clad. I have some 0.032 DS. What I normally do is mask and etch the two (or four) sides separately, then adhere them with double-sided sticky tape and drill. For small boards, I do both sides on one piece of PCB and cut them apart, saving time. Two 0.16 taped together yeild a 1/32" DS. If you add two 0.008 outer layers it's a bit thinner than standard 1/16" boards (the copper and tape add thickness). However, it's much easier to cut 0.008 and 0.016 than 1/16" - so I do most of the cutting *before* taping, then sand or file the edges smooth afterwards. Also, the thinner boards work much better in the laminator. I do have some 1/16" stock but as it doesn't fit in the laminator, I only use it when I need the extra strength.
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] recommended thickness for boards
2009-04-22 by DJ Delorie
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