Homebrew PCBs

We use a 2.5kW CO2 laser for embossing -- in our application it's very important to use a ventilator -- elsewise the "contrastiness" is impaired -- just as if you were using a camera with a dab of finger grease on the lense.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "hotsnausage" <hotsnausage@...> wrote:
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> We basically use this process, but we use a different Rustoleum product and it works fine.
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> Don't forget to take into account the width of the laser beam when laying out your traces.  Don't layout any traces less than 16mil, because you'll only have 6-8mil left after lazing.  Also, spray on only enough paint to cover the board, otherwise that's more airborne, burnt paint that will land and fuse back on the board.
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> -e
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> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "kbshankar2000" <kbshankar2000@> wrote:
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> > I am interested in knowing how many of you have experimented with a
> > laser cutter for DIY PCB?
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