> ∗ the GBC H210 laminator CAN NOT handle 1/16" board (1/32" works)
> Let me expound a little on #2 and #5... #2 - Maybe some people can
> get 1/16" (0.062") PC board to run through their "TIA Laminator" (aka
> GBC H210), but I certainly couldn't. 0.032" board (1/16") is a bit
too
> flexible to use for SMT designs but it is totally adequate for
> prototyping designs before sending them off to a board house.
My exp is that the H210 can handle 1/16 independantly when the heat is
low and also when the heat is full power (fully warmed) w/some
moderate pushing and pulling. After the unit has been on full for
awhile it starts getting really cranky and doesnt want to pass
anything, this includes 1/32 boards.
Ive managed to get the double sided 1/16 to work w/some fiddling and
patience. The 1/32 is unacceptable for larger boards, they are too
flexible and warp easily during the process. It was suggested that the
1/32 can be trued by hand and has no memory, but for lead free smd and
pc mount xfer they just wont work. I contemplated sandwiching 2 1/32
boards, but seems like a pita and no one make 1/32 lead free clad
boards.
cheers
wayne