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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Laser cutting for DIY PCB

From: Mark Mickelsen <msmickelsen@...>
Date: 2011-07-08

2.5kW!!! Wow! Do you shoot down incoming enemy missiles in your spare time?

On Fri, Jul 8, 2011 at 5:49 AM, Jeanette <jdwalton@...> wrote:

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> We use a 2.5kW CO2 laser for embossing -- in our application it's very
> important to use a ventilator -- elsewise the "contrastiness" is impaired --
> just as if you were using a camera with a dab of finger grease on the lense.
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "hotsnausage" <hotsnausage@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > We basically use this process, but we use a different Rustoleum product
> and it works fine.
> >
> > Don't forget to take into account the width of the laser beam when laying
> out your traces. Don't layout any traces less than 16mil, because you'll
> only have 6-8mil left after lazing. Also, spray on only enough paint to
> cover the board, otherwise that's more airborne, burnt paint that will land
> and fuse back on the board.
> >
> > -e
> >
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "kbshankar2000" <kbshankar2000@>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > I am interested in knowing how many of you have experimented with a
> > > laser cutter for DIY PCB?
> > > ...
> > >
> >
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