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Re: Anybody use AQ-3000

2009-08-27 by pr0pert

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "jcarlosmor" <jcarlosmor@...> wrote:
>
> What kind of information do you specifically need?
> 
> I bought AQ-3000 photoresist, soldermask, and ink legend from the original manufacturer (before Genesis distribution or commercial arrangement).
> 
> They are professional products for industrial PCB making. Nothing to do with that silly products for coating woods and other materials, or the hobby Positiv stuff. I also have all of the datasheets and MSDS for the three products. Very clear their instructions, but must be followed whithout change a bit of them. And for soldermaks and ink legend, you must have an air-forced oven, or the PCB surface does not conform to the quality stated.
> 
> It is a great advantage to have those products sold for that low price ($68 kilo), when other manufacturers/distributors only sell for minimum $1,000/month.
> 
> And yes, you are right, this is the only way (using inustrial PCB-making products) to make decent PCBs at home.
>
Whatever information I can get. Is it easy to use? What method of
application do you use? Shelf life? Things to look out for? Is it as
good as it sounds? I have an old Blue M oven from when I had a
business, so it looks like I have a start on it. I was at first
thinking of going with spin coating then decided that it would be
easier to make a dip system

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