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--- ralucas4277 <
ralucas4277@...> wrote:
> Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2005 11:31:52 -0000
> From: "ralucas4277" <ralucas4277@...>
> To: Homebrew_PCBs-owner@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: Scratch & Etch
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> I am having some success with scratch and etch using spray on
> positive photoresist from Electrolube - PRP. I had some left in
> an
> old tin, which I could never get to expose consistently under uv.
> For
> scratch and etch the sprayed on coat thickness and quality is
> unimportant, and the PRP can be left after etching for flux and
> track
> protection. This scratches very cleanly without flaking and I can
>
> consistently etch scratches of 0.2mm (100mil).
>
> I am currently investigating the best scratch tool to substitute
> for
> mechanical milling on the cnc, in a variety of widths. Scratching
> is
> faster and quieter than routing.
>
> Regards
> Roger
>
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "onenastyviper"
> <oneNastyViper@h...> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks to all who replied.
> > I connected the plotter and it does work...Yay.
> > Next items/questions/ideas burning holes in my brain...
> > Is this Dykem(sic) Blue availble in the UK (any alternatives?)
> > How safe is it?
> > I have had an idea to try maplin pcb lacquer as the scratch
> coat...is
> > pcb lacquer ferric chloride etch safe?
> >
> > regards, PK
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