View Single Post
Old 16th Jul 2019, 9:54 am   #12
Aerodyne
Octode
 
Aerodyne's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Hampton Vale, Peterborough, UK.
Posts: 1,698
Default Re: PCB production using toner transfer

To pick up on John's point made in 8 above, I was aware of the solder flow method, though I've done it without using abrasive paper on the cleaned tracks. It generally seems to work well enough but next time I'll try the abrasive method.
It is always a good idea to tin the tracks or coat them with a protective layer of some sort, such as PCB lacquer, if only to prevent later corrosion.

For anyone experimenting, remember NOT to use glossy (coated) inkjet paper in a laser printer as this will adhere to the roller. To repeat and paraphrase John's comment, I'm not trying to teach an egg-sucking method, just offering a warning to anyone who isn't aware of the problem.

Tony
Aerodyne is offline