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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Beginner questions on building a homebrew TT laminator

2004-07-30 by Stefan Trethan

> When I used ironing, I tried all
> kinds of combinations, high temp, preheating in hte oven and
> pressure. I should have said in my posts that while it worked on
> small boards, I could not a make a pCB, say, 4"x6" that way. That's
> why I kept looking. If one wants to make 1"x1" or 2"x2" or maybe even
> 3"x3" they might be able to use a regular hot iron. It's the
> unpredictability of the standard process that lead me to HC200
> laminator.

I agree with you (for once ;-) ).
Using the iron is very hard to reproduce, 'specially with bigger boards.
This is much easier with a laminator as speed, pressure (though it is lower
on a big board) is constant.

I'd say it is a good idea to provide the HC 200 laminator as a "no hassle"
solution. But there are some people who actually have time and no money
and like to convert a fuser.
I hope entered the HC 200 in the groups database section soon because
this is the place where one should go to learn about working combinations.

ST

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