Hi DIY'ers,
I'm looking for a PCB manufacturer within the EU who can make low No. orders and also if possible with copper thicknesses of 105 um or thicker. PCB sizes are small - no more than 6*10 centimeters. Teflon boards are also interesting for a future design (but not needed now).
They need be environmentally conscious and also not too expensive.
Any of you know of such a manufacturer?
Insights appreciated ;-)
Jesper
I'm looking for a PCB manufacturer within the EU who can make low No. orders and also if possible with copper thicknesses of 105 um or thicker. PCB sizes are small - no more than 6*10 centimeters. Teflon boards are also interesting for a future design (but not needed now).
They need be environmentally conscious and also not too expensive.
Any of you know of such a manufacturer?
Insights appreciated ;-)
Jesper
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Wurth in Germany do most of our boards at work, I dont know about 105um, but they certainally do the usual 1/2/4 ounce thicknesses.
Note that fine pitch will clearly be impossible at that thickness, and if this is for heat, you may do better to go with one of the metal backed PCBs with a thin substrate.
This is going to be sufficiently different that you will end up paying through the nose for it, especially in small quantities.
Regards, Dan.
Note that fine pitch will clearly be impossible at that thickness, and if this is for heat, you may do better to go with one of the metal backed PCBs with a thin substrate.
This is going to be sufficiently different that you will end up paying through the nose for it, especially in small quantities.
Regards, Dan.
I can help you getting very good quality PCBs from India.If you PM me your specifications, and exact PCB size I will let you know the price in 2 days time.I recently received some F5 Turbo PCBs.You can see pics here
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/206756-f5-turbo-circuit-boards-181.html
Regards,
Sachin
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/206756-f5-turbo-circuit-boards-181.html
Regards,
Sachin
Hi all,
& thanks for your replies. However, I've just today learned that there are many threads on the internet on how to home-make PCBs in very good quality (with small tracks) and since I would prefer very thick copper layers (which is quite expensive to have made) the home made way is the way to go for me.
But thanks for your replies nevertheless, I appreciate you took the time to help out ;-) - if any of you are interested in some links to home-made pcbs I can post them.
Best regards,
Jesper
& thanks for your replies. However, I've just today learned that there are many threads on the internet on how to home-make PCBs in very good quality (with small tracks) and since I would prefer very thick copper layers (which is quite expensive to have made) the home made way is the way to go for me.
But thanks for your replies nevertheless, I appreciate you took the time to help out ;-) - if any of you are interested in some links to home-made pcbs I can post them.
Best regards,
Jesper
🙂 Hi Andrew - didn't want to ask exactly that question until I had investigated it myself. But, yes, also interesting to me with 105 um - 210 um blank pcb material.
Anyone knows where to buy small amounts of this?
Jesper
Anyone knows where to buy small amounts of this?
Jesper
At PCBWING.com PCB Manufacturer, Quick Turn High Quality Printed Circuit Board Discount, Stencil, Online quote and order you can find an on-line quote form which lets you specify the copper thicknes to 6 oz. (1oz. of copper refers to 12"x12" of copper at 0.035mm thickness)
I have used them once and was well satisfied with quality of service and product. E
I have used them once and was well satisfied with quality of service and product. E
so oz refers to ounces per square foot.
105um is equivalent to 3oz and 210um to 6oz.
That's heavy weight copper. Soon be into copper plate with an insulator glued on.
105um is equivalent to 3oz and 210um to 6oz.
That's heavy weight copper. Soon be into copper plate with an insulator glued on.
Here you will find all what you need : Mega-UK - Home. A good place to buy good products. On your (friendly) request, they will cut the material for you the way you want it 🙂. Don't push the luck too far ! Look also at their drill bits (carbide reground).
Kind regards.
Rephil
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Hey ...
Thanks for replying Rephil ;-) I've taken a look at the link but can't find any boards that go beyond 70 um ... Might I be missing something?
@AndrewT: Hmmm... would be interesting to make the boards myself.... If you look at this link:
Mega-UK - PCB Laminates
top part table there's a specification of the dielectric constant something which - in my experience is quite audible. Teflon e.g. is much lower & air is ~ 1. I considered this yesterday but I don't (yet?) know how to glue a copper sheet onto a suitable substrate - which can sustain the etching process. Also the glue should be a low dielectric constant value since it's directly attached to the copper (and environmentally sustainable in my universe). Any suggestions?
Greetings to you both ;-)
Jesper
Thanks for replying Rephil ;-) I've taken a look at the link but can't find any boards that go beyond 70 um ... Might I be missing something?
@AndrewT: Hmmm... would be interesting to make the boards myself.... If you look at this link:
Mega-UK - PCB Laminates
top part table there's a specification of the dielectric constant something which - in my experience is quite audible. Teflon e.g. is much lower & air is ~ 1. I considered this yesterday but I don't (yet?) know how to glue a copper sheet onto a suitable substrate - which can sustain the etching process. Also the glue should be a low dielectric constant value since it's directly attached to the copper (and environmentally sustainable in my universe). Any suggestions?
Greetings to you both ;-)
Jesper
Hi again,
Anybody interested in making their own boards, i.e. finding/buying the laminate, the glue & the copper/silver to mount on the laminate? Could be teflon laminate (or something completely different) & a suitable glue and thick (0.2 or 0.4 mm) copper/silver.
Any interest? I think it's possible if there's e.g. a collaboration on finding the materials...
Greetings,
Jesper
Anybody interested in making their own boards, i.e. finding/buying the laminate, the glue & the copper/silver to mount on the laminate? Could be teflon laminate (or something completely different) & a suitable glue and thick (0.2 or 0.4 mm) copper/silver.
Any interest? I think it's possible if there's e.g. a collaboration on finding the materials...
Greetings,
Jesper
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