may you describe for which use this stamping foil is made?
i have no idea how it is called here.
">> It is a product that is used to stick to hot toner (laser printer or
>>>photocopier)."
yes but for which purpose?
if i go to a paper shop and ask for that they will come up with a sheet op plain copier paper (and of
course looking strange at me).
please specify the purpose of this foil more exactly.
has ramon tejeda already posted his "toner transfer" tool?
he wrote me that he is using a old laser printer fuser assy for transfering the toner.
he has no heater regulation till now but this should be no problem i think.
he drives it by a geared motor and a small gearbox.
but i think also a ahndcrank may do it.
he also provided a photo of the unit.
maybe anyone wants to try this...
regards
stefan
13.05.2003 03:44:54, "John Myszkowski" <
myszka_us2000@...> wrote:
>Hi,
>
>My newest (and best) way for making PCBs is to use Hot Stamping foil
>("for laser printers & photocopiers") instead of the backing paper.
>
>I've been using the laser labels backing paper for making PCB's, but
>it always left tiny dots where the toner was too thin.
>
>I get the foil from my local office supply store. The one I use is
>called "GeoFoil", but there are other brands as well.
>
>It is a product that is used to stick to hot toner (laser printer or
>photocopier).
>
>The main advantage over toner only is that the foil fills in all the
>holes left in the toner image. That creates a better etch resist.
>
>The way I use it is as follows:
>
>1) print the PCB image on the back (gray or dull side) of the
>transfer foil...
>
>∗∗∗actually, just use the directions for using the "PCB Blue" sheets.
>
>10) for best results apply a lot of heat and very little pressure.
>
>
>The results are great. I can print down to .005in lines .010in spaces.
>Takes a bit of practice, but even double sided boards are doable.
>
>I use an old hot foil printing machine, but the regular iron works
>almost as well and is much cheaper.
>
>One place to get the foils if local office supplies store doesn't
>carry them (in great quantities) is at:
>http://www.crownrollleaf.com/foils.html
>
>They will also send you free samples if you ask for them (and
>qualify :)
>
>The price varies. I got the GeoFoil on clearance sale last month for
>$1.50 per pack of 10 sheets (various colours). I suppose, the regular
>price is the same as the PCB Blue stuff, but available locally. No
>shipping costs and no waiting.
>
>
>John Myszkowski...
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