> We had a multi-step cleaning process that we put the raw board=20 > through before applying the laminate. Omit any of the cleaning=20 > steps: reliability went down. Do all of the steps: the photo=20 > exposure gauge that we used said that we were getting something > like 6 micron resolution on the copper. Every time. >=20 > Yeah - Riston film really is that good. Thanks Dwayne. That's very encouraging. As I say, my very good and, most importantly, amenable and experienced, friend is a commercial laminator and has all the gear. Hot and cold rollers, vacuum table, everything. All I need to get is the film and board Joe --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .