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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Fiberglass weave present through copper surface? (plus some tips I learned...)

From: James <bitsyboffin@...>
Date: 2014-05-15

On 15/05/14 15:45, Peter Johansson rockets4kids@... [Homebrew_PCBs] wrote:
 


Is there a reason you use etch-resist film instead of an solder mask
proper? I had been considering getting set up for solder mask as well


Dynamask film is harder to get and significantly more expensive.

Unfortunately nobody in China, and I mean NOBODY in China, seems to sell Dynamask (or any similar dry film soldermask), while dry film resist is everywhere. 

I suppose it's simply down to the PCB fabs not using dry film for solder mask, so there's no "surplus" like there is with resist.