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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] help request: disappointing etch resist development

From: Leon Heller <leon355@...>
Date: 2014-08-29

On 29/08/2014 12:25, mattmoose1969@... [Homebrew_PCBs] wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am experiencing a problem when developing a UV-sensitive PCB type
> AA16, made by CIF, available from RS Components as stock number 159-6057.
>
> I mentioned this in my last post to this group, and have now made an
> exposure test from 1-10mins just to see more what's going on.
>
> My problem is that it is difficult to remove all of the exposed etch
> resist layer reliably, at almost every exposure level. I'm using Sodium
> Metasilicate universal developer, RS stock number 690-849, in a
> hand-agitated plastic developing tray.

How are you making the transparency? Does it have enough contrast?

Leon
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