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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "jhalbrecht" <jeffa@...> wrote:
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> After my initial success with a toner transfer I would like to pursue
> using some semi automated process beyond the clothes iron.
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> After reading a previous thread on tonner temperature it seems that
> perhaps a flat press type laminator might not be a good choice. I had
> considered buying one off the 'net used or new as they could have use in
> other production duties around the laboratory (currently my bedroom and
> garage) Something like one of these:
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> A new unit: http://bit.ly/u6j9ek <http://bit.ly/u6j9ek>
> or this used item: http://bit.ly/vPKwP1 <http://bit.ly/vPKwP1>
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> I found this page after following some links to GBC laminator
> conversions. It's for a pinch roller laminator. Seems affordable.
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> http://ultrakeet.com.au/index.php?id=article&name=superFuserV2
> <http://ultrakeet.com.au/index.php?id=article&name=superFuserV2>
> Looks like a pretty good description of the modification with specific
> parts I've been able to find at their suggested source and others.
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> Opinions? Suggestions?
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Buy a laminator....make sure that it has two heat settings cause you'll want to use it on the higher of the two.
Ive been using a GBC personal laminator for over a year now and have done a couple of hundred transfers. I dont make PCB boards I do badges on brass and copper with very fine lines. I original bought mine through Pulsar with their paper and green film and have been turning out product over and over with little or no failures other than ones I cause. I use from a .015 brass up to a .032 and the laminator holds up fine to the thicker material.
THe big trick to using the laminator is preheating it for about 30 minutes and doing multiple passes to transfer the image.
Terry