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Subject: reducing pinholing( was Re: PCB cleaning method)

From: "Phil" <phil1960us@...>
Date: 2004-11-05

Hmmm, I use a copier on as dark a setting as I can (i.e. lots of
toner) and make 20 passes through the laminator. I think I'm at the
point of diminishing returns on those 2 items. I dont use a carrier
and do use 24 lb paper so I could mabe go thinner but not much.



--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
>
> On Thu, 04 Nov 2004 19:40:31 -0000, Phil <phil1960us@y...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > it is possible that the film this stuff leaves is some how binding to
> > the toner. How does it do on large areas of copper? I'm always
> > looking for ways to reduce pinholes.
> >
> > Phil
>
> same thinking here.
>
> reduce pinholes: use thinner paper (and no carrier sheet) makes the
> printer apply more toner.
> second run through the laminator tends to close them, but potentially
> reduces resolution of course.
>
> I'm reluctant to order the cleaner, unless there are more reports of
it's
> good quality.
> (kind of pricy with shipping)
>
> ST