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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Silicone paper experiments

2005-05-15 by Stefan Trethan

>>
>   If you've looked at silicone that's had a long time to dry, it's quite
> different than silicone that's relatively recently dried.  Most likely
> outgassing the remaining liquid when heated.
>   A bake at a temp higher than the fuser should get rid of this, I may  
> try
> tossing a sheet or two in the oven next time I cook something.  It'll  
> take care
> of the normal drying part at the same time of course.  All assuming the  
> paper
> will stand up to it.
>   And LOL it is a very bad thing to be testing this stuff late at night,  
> I
> wrapped one of my drums with a sheet that was still way too sticky.  I  
> didn't
> even begin to check it before I stuck it through.  But now I have 7 HP 6L
> printers on hand so I'm set, they're a bargain on Ebay now and then.
> Alan


I wouldn't put normal silicone (not heat resist) in the oven with food.  
the fumes are quite bad, only do when well ventilated.
Anyway, the heat resistant stuff works, and i have done a few good  
tansfers already. i will provide details later today.


ST

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