Homebrew PCBs

On Tue, 09 May 2006 00:20:38 +0200, Andrew <andrewm1973@...> wrote:

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> Also - How critical do you think the
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> silicone (? i think ?) roller is to
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> the function?  Do you think that the
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> silicone roller could be replaced with
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> a sprung metal roller?


I think it creates a more even pressure than a metal roller would - boards  
are not 100% flat.
Maybe the roller from a printer fuser would stand up to the temperature?

I gather there are silicone hoses sold in large diameters as well, it  
ought to be easier to slip one of these over a metal roller than trying to  
coat one yourself with high temp RTV silicone.

ST