Hot PCB lasering action

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Macetech shares some fast action footage from his PCB fabbing process –

This is a video running at 4X speed, illustrating the etching process I’m using. The paint is removed from the copper-clad PCB in an Epilog laser cutter. After a wipedown with alcohol to remove any paint dust, the PCB is etched in ferric chloride solution.

– Laser Etching PCB

More:

HOW TO – Use a laser to etch PCBs (printed circuit boards)