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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Laser cutting for DIY PCB

2011-07-07 by Kamal Shankar

> We basically use this process, but we use a different Rustoleum product and it works fine.

Excellent. Could you share the name/picture/link of that product please?

I will buy it myself and try out the product and report back.

> Don't forget to take into account the width of the laser beam when laying out your traces.  Don't layout any traces less than 16mil, because you'll only have 6-8mil left after lazing.

I am not sure where to get the width of the laser beam. Do they mention these in the machine's manual?

> Also, spray on only enough paint to cover the board, otherwise that's more airborne, burnt paint that will land and fuse back on the board.


Don't you use a ventilator? The cutter I use is directly connected to a vacuuming ventilator. Anything that is airborne should be sucked right out?

I was looking forward to such feedback!

Thanks.

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