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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Through plating - double sided

2006-04-12 by Leon Heller

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan Marconett" <KM6VV@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 5:02 PM
Subject: RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Through plating - double sided


> HI Jan,
>
> I DO like the effect.  I really wouldn't want any acid residue left on the
> board.
>
> I see the "tinning" process, but as it involves heat as you describe it,
> then one must go over EACH trace in it's entirety to tin?
>
> I'd really not want to subject the board to any unnecessary trace heading 
> if
> it could be avoided.
>
> I was under the impression that some sort of plating of the tin could be
> done; either by current or a chemical solution.  With current, it would 
> seem
> that a connection would have to be made to EACH trace, which might prove
> difficult.

There is a chemical tinning process that just involves immersing the board 
in a solution.

Leon
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