> > Could a 1w laser diode be used on a CNC mill to make printed circuit
> > boards?
> > Roy
> >
> >
> Perhaps a UV laser could be used to selectively expose a
> photosensitised
> board.
> What level of detail could be expected doing this?


Rummage around the 'net and you'll find a few projects doing that.

Many years ago I worked for a company that made film masters for barcodes o=
n
a laser plotter, though that was a visible red one.  Controlled by a BBC
micro, of all things.

Tony

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