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Re: Still getting broken traces.

2006-07-25 by sethkoster

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Myc Holmes" <mycroft2152y@...>
wrote:
>
> I've found that feeding my thicker pcbs into the laminator at a
slight angle
> usually works.
> 
> Of course , the thinner pcbs are best.
> 
> There has been some discussion about paper shrinkage during  laser
printing
> and laminating. The dimensional change is very apparent on large
boards and
> when they are drilled using a CNC machine.
> 
> Keep us posted.
> 
> Myc


What size would be considered large in this instance?   

The PCB I'm trying to make is 4.7" X 5.4" between the widest
pins/traces (5.1" X 5.65" board outline), with about 90 components
(about 250 pins) all through hole.   I'm putting it on a 6" X 9"
board, single sided except some stitching.

Do you think I would be running into shrinkage issues with these
dimensions?

Seth

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