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Subject: Re: Still getting broken traces.

From: "Steve" <alienrelics@...>
Date: 2006-07-29

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "sethkoster" <sethkoster@...> wrote:

> I think it was a pressure problem. I tested my iron before and the
> hottest it gets is just under 350F, but the other day when I got my
> .032" boards and laminator I was able to do a better transfer.
>
> The laminator itself does not get hot enough, if I run the board
> through it the toner doesn't even adhere slightly to the board, but if
> I iron it to heat it then run it through the laminator and repeat the
> process a few times I can get a solid looking transfer.

Which laminator? Does it have a temp control? If so, it should be set
on Foil or whatever is the hottest setting. If it does not have a temp
control, then I can almost guarantee it will never get hot enough.

"Foil" is specifically supposed to be hot enough to melt toner for
those laser foil transfers.

Steve Greenfield