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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Thin Copper Clad?

2005-11-19 by Stefan Trethan

On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 15:58:28 +0100, bob_ledoux <bobledoux@...>  
wrote:

> I notice that Pulsar.gs (The Toner Transfer sheet people) sell 2-8x10
>
> inch pieces of .032 board, coated with 0.5 ounce copper for about $17
>
> through Digikey.  This is in keeping with their low cost laminator
>
> that won't handle thicker pcb stock.
>
>
> I'm also interested in this question.  Is the lighter weight copper
>
> more likely to lift due to soldering heat?
>




I don't think so. It will lift if the pad is to small, just like the 35u  
one.
You must make really, really large pads without THP and all will be well.

$17 for two boards???? surely it must be 20 8x10 boards.


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