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For smaller volume production, these Hot Roll
Laminators enable the user to apply Dry Film Photo-
Resist and Dry Film Solder Resist sheets to a wide
range of materials, such as Copper, PCB Laminatres,
Stainless Steel and Brass etc.
For 'one-off ' or very small scale production they offer
an economical alternatve to the roller laminators
Mega Electronics Ltd.,
Mega House, Grip Industrial Estate,
Linton Cambridge, England. CB21 4XN
Tel: +44(0) 1223 893900 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 893894
Email: sales@megauk.com Web: www.megauk.com
Issue Date: 01/04/14
Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900
Mega Drive Laminator
Part No: 27-4007 - A3
USER AND FILM PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS
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- Page 1 Mega Electronics Ltd., Mega House, Grip Industrial Estate, Linton Cambridge, England. CB21 4XN Tel: +44(0) 1223 893900 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 893894 Email: sales@megauk.com Web: www.megauk.com Issue Date: 01/04/14 Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900...
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Page 2: Environment Protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All equipment, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900... - Page 3 Warranty 1 (one) year on parts. Contents Warnings & Cautions Technical Specifications Function of operation of control panel Control Panel Layout Recommended laminating temperatures & speed How to laminate Dry Film Photoresist. Fault finding Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900...
- Page 4 Page Functions and operations of Control Panel Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900...
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- Page 6 No Display - When temperature is lower than the Set value READY Display ON - When temperature reached the Set value Display BLINKS - When temperature is higher than the Set Value Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900...
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Page 7: Temperature Control
160ºC, and cannot be set below or above the range Current temperature of roller is displayed MEAS while this ‘MEAS’ key is pressed. It is displayed seconds then disappears See Separate instructions for fitting the Load & Exit Platform Assembly with this Laminator. Mega Part Number 27-4009 Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900... - Page 8 Then making sure that the dry film is flat on the card at the side which will enter the laminator first, tape this to the card. (see figure 2 below) Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900...
- Page 9 TO BE TO BE LAMINATED LAMINATED Polyester Polyester Protective Film Protective Film BACKING CARD Dry Film Photoresist PLEASE NOTE: The dimensions shown are as a guide only and are not absolute Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900...
- Page 10 Roller Cover Material to be laminated BACKING PAPER OR CARD Do not hold the film too tightly – just firm enough to keep smooth and to stop creasing Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900...
- Page 11 It is also very important to thoroughly wash the plate to ensure all scouring residue and surfactants are removed. Using a soft clean sponge with water running will give best results, and then thoroughly dry the material Mega Electronics Ltd., : Tel +44 (0) 1223 893900...
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Page 12: Initial Setup
Page GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCESSING DRY FILM In order to get the best results for etching ferrous and non‐ferrous materials it is important to follow the procedure below. INITIAL SET‐UP Please be aware that we have two dry film photoresists, one being for ferrous metals especially stainless steel (Mega part No: 500‐052) and the other for non‐ferrous metals such as brass and copper (Mega part No: 500‐024). It is therefore very important to ensure that you use the correct film. If you are going to etch a mixture of ferrous and non‐ferrous metals it is better to use one solution for ferrous and a separate solution for non‐ferrous if the mix is more than 20% of either type. To help having a clean even etch, we recommend that after you have etched 3 or 4 plates, you add 1‐2% by volume of 36% Hydrochloric Acid i.e. for 5 litres of solution add 50‐100 ml N.B. Always add the acid to the solution. PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS. 1. CLEANING Using our 1302 cleaner mixed at 4 parts water: 1 part 1302 Place plate in a tank for 7‐8 minutes if cold, or 5 minutes if heated to 40°C. If you are using one of our conveyors, you would use our 1302LF mixed at 2 parts water to 1 part 1302LF. The temperature should be 45°C and the conveyor speed set so that the plate is in the process chamber for 2 – 2½ minutes. 2. Remove the plate from the cleaning solution and thoroughly rinse under running water preferably using a soft clean sponge to wipe over the surface as you are washing the plate to ensure all the surfactants are removed. 3. Dry the plate carefully with paper towels and leave to stand for a few minutes before laminating. 4. LAMINATING If you are using our hand laminator – For ferrous metals press the MOUNT button and this will set ... - Page 13 Page 13 5. EXPOSING Very importantly before exposing ‐ switch on the exposure unit for 4‐5 minutes to ensure that the tubes are warmed up. The exposure time will depend upon the type of unit you have and also which dry film you are using. As a guide, if you are using one of our 4 or 6 tube units, exposure time will be 45‐50 seconds for our ferrous dry film and 15‐20 seconds for our non‐ferrous dry film. However to be completely sure, you should do test exposure using our 21 step Stouffer step wedge (Mega part Number: 500‐102). This is done by placing the step wedge onto a laminated plate and then placing a piece of the film on which you are going to print your artwork over the top of it. Then set a short exposure time and expose the plate through the step wedge with the rest of the plate covered by a piece of black film, so that it is not exposed. After exposure move the step wedge to the unexposed area and cover the exposed area with black film and then set the time to double the first setting. Then remove the plate and develop the image. This will show you if you are in the correct area of exposure. What you are looking for is a solid 7 to 8 with a clear 9 to 10. You may have to repeat this process a few times to get the correct setting. When you have this, set the required time, and then expose the dry film surface through your artwork, making sure that the ink side is always in contact with the dry film. . Remove the exposed plate and if you do not have a yellow light room, place it in a bag / drawer or black bag/ bin liner to ensure it cannot be exposed. Leave the plate for 20 minutes minimum before developing, and then remove the top protective clear film and plate is ready to be developed. NB: Leaving the plate for 1 hour or more after exposure will give better adhesion. 7. DEVELOPING Whether you develop in a heated tank or spray system, the developer should be at 28°C – 32°C Optimum 30°C. Developer should have a pH between 10.4 ‐11.4 when mixed. If pH goes below 10.4 (minimum 10.2) ‐ change developer. Always make it up with deionised water. In order to achieve the correct development time, you need to establish the break point. This is the point where the resist is just removed down to the metal surface. This will depend on the type of dry film being used and whether the developer is fresh or used. After this break point time has been established, the plate should be left in the developer for 40% of the time taken to reach this point. e.g. time to reach point 2 minutes, then total time in developer will be 2 minutes 48 ...
- Page 14 Page 14 . Your wet plate can now be placed in your etching machine, which should use Ferric Chloride Solution with a S.G. of 1.38 ‐1.42 for ferrous metals and a S.G. of 1.3 – 1.34 for non‐ferrous metals (N.B. Non‐ferrous metals can also be etched in the higher S.G ferric without any problems). Also please ensure that the S.G of the solution does not exceed 1.45, if this happens dilute it down to 1.42 with water. To check the S.G. use our hydrometer set (Mega Part No: 500‐174‐11) In Spray Etchers always run the pump for 3‐4 minutes before doing checks for both S.G. and acidity (see below) It is also important to keep the acidity of the solution. This can be checked from time to time by taking 5‐10ml of solution and adding it to 50 times the amount of water in a clear jug or beaker. The ferric should look a clear to green colour, however if it appears to be cloudy with particles floating in it then add 1% by volume 36% Hydrochloric Acid. MOST IMPORTANT: PLEASE ENSURE THAT IF YOU NEED TO DO MORE THAN ONE PASS THROUGH THE ETCHING CHAMBER, DO NOT RINSE IT BETWEEN PASSES AS THIS CAUSES THE DRY FILM TO SHRINK AND STEPS IN THE ETCHING. As a general point – Fresh etchant will etch stainless steel at about 12 microns a minute and brass and copper at about 30 microns a minute. Obviously this will slow down as the etchant becomes more saturated with metal. Normally when the etch time is double the time to get the same depth, you need to replace the etchant. For the disposal of spent chemicals, please contact: Richard Spreadbury of J&G Environmental Ltd. Telephone: 07970 204845/ email: sales@jg‐environmental.com and let them know that you are our customer. 10. Remove the plate from the etching machine and wash. 11. STRIPPING Using our stripper, diluted 4 parts water with 1 part stripper, place the plate in the stripper either in a tray, dip tank or spray process and leave until all the dry film resist has been removed. If the stripper is heated to 45°C it will work much more quickly. ...
- Page 15 Page 15 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEGA ETCHING MACHINES Any spillage of the etchant should be wiped off the surface with a clean damp cloth. The cloth should then be thoroughly rinsed out and then the surface wiped again and then dried with paper towels. This will ensure minimum staining of the equipment. When the etching time becomes twice as long as it was with fresh chemistry, to achieve the same etching results, the etching solution needs to be changed. After you have emptied the tank twice, mix up a solution of our stain remover (Mega part: 600‐ 039) using 500 grams mixed with water to make 5 litres (2.5 kilos for 25 litres). Pour the mix into the etching tank (Bubble Etcher) or spray chamber in the Rota‐Spray and conveyorised etching machines. Heat solution up to working temperature and then run for 30 minutes. Switch the machines off and empty the solution. Rinse tank / etch chambers out with fresh water and then add the required amount of fresh etchant. EXTRA requirements for Rota‐Spray and FAPC range of conveyorised etchers after the 4 change of etching solution. Rota‐Spray a) After cleaning with the stain remover fill the unit to working level with water, then run the machine and check that the water is coming out of the holes in the tube. If any appear to be blocked, use a cocktail stick or similar to remove any debris and then test again. b) Remove the orange sump guard and check that there is no sludge in the sump or round the heater or float switch. If this is some sludge, carefully remove it using a damp cloth. Be especially careful around the heater. NB Do not use paper towels or issue. c) Flush sump out with water. FAPC Conveyorised Etching Machines. a) After cleaning the unit with the stain remover and emptying it, remove the top manifold, then ...
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