Homebrew_PCBs

On Thu, Dec 6, 2012 at 3:44 PM, Slavko Kocjancic <eslavko@...> wrote:

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> The link gave me engine CDI device. Well the DC/DC is usable for
> exploding wire I don't know if that's correct file at all?
> Is there some video or similar stuff available?
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Not specifically about plating but interesting document in general:
http://www.belljar.net/Exploding_Wires.pdf

Here is a nice video (bit too long wire for plating :-)):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiSlWgUD7vk

> It's seems to nice to be true. But I can't imagine how to apply such a
> current to explode cooper wire and have collet still usable. If there is
> cooper plate on one side so how to design other side where wire feed is
> needed (probably something like MIG welder?!?)
>

Good questions, but in principle this could work very well... In plating,
the wire that is to be exploded is short and thin, perhaps quite small (an
quickly charged) energy would be sufficient.

Cheers,
Kaj


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