Homebrew PCBs

Hello Wayne and the group.

This web site might be helpful on modifying and using the GBC laminators:
http://www.qsl.net/ve2emm/pcb/pcb_mach_mod_e.html

Pulsar used to have another similar write up about converting the GBC
laminator and slowing it down to accept thicker pc board material but he has
apparently removed it from his site.

I modified mine and it takes the board material with no problem.  I can also
still use it as a laminator.

Good luck.

Jim Pruitt

----- Original Message ----- 
From: wayneosdias
To: Homebrew_PCB
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2007 10:22 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Pulsar's "TIA" Laminator - any good?

> * the GBC H210 laminator CAN NOT handle 1/16" board (1/32" works)

> Let me expound a little on #2 and #5... #2 - Maybe some people can
> get 1/16" (0.062") PC board to run through their "TIA Laminator" (aka
> GBC H210), but I certainly couldn't. 0.032" board (1/16") is a bit
too
> flexible to use for SMT designs but it is totally adequate for
> prototyping designs before sending them off to a board house.

My exp is that the H210 can handle 1/16 independantly when the heat is
low and also when the heat is full power (fully warmed) w/some
moderate pushing and pulling. After the unit has been on full for
awhile it starts getting really cranky and doesnt want to pass
anything, this includes 1/32 boards.

Ive managed to get the double sided 1/16 to work w/some fiddling and
patience. The 1/32 is unacceptable for larger boards, they are too
flexible and warp easily during the process. It was suggested that the
1/32 can be trued by hand and has no memory, but for lead free smd and
pc mount xfer they just wont work. I contemplated sandwiching 2 1/32
boards, but seems like a pita and no one make 1/32 lead free clad
boards.

cheers
wayne