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Subject: Re: Phenolic boards for PCB Milling

From: "acfrankenberger" <acfrankenberger@...>
Date: 2003-08-19

Sorry for not being clear in my first post.
I am actually planning on using a separate spindle (a dremel like
device) attached to the Taig. It will do up to 30,000 RPM.

Thanks,
Arnie

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "crankorgan" <john@k...> wrote:
> Arnie,
> The spindle speed on the Taig is toooo slow. You need 16,000
> rpms to mill circuit boards at 6" per minute using a two fluted
> mechanical etching bit. What is your top speed 10,000 ?
> John
>
>
>
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "acfrankenberger"
> <acfrankenberger@y...> wrote:
> > I have a Taig mill I was hoping to use to mill out (trace
> isolation)
> > and drill some circuit boards. Would phenolic based boards make
the
> > milling process less demanding on the tool bits? Could I avoid
> dust
> > collection?
> >
> > Does anyone have a source for phenolic copper clad boards?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Arnie