Activity No.

1 PCB ETCHING AND ENGRAVING

Course Title: Comp. Eng’g Drafting and Design
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Materials and Equipment:

1. 2x2 PCB
2. Chemical Solution (Ferric Chloride)
3. 4 pcs. Plastic Container
4. Permanent Marker
5. Masking Tape
6. Cutting Devices

Procedure:
1. Cut 4pcs. (1x1 inch) PCB.
2. Place the PCB in a different container.
3. Apply the surface level Ferric Chloride solution.
4. Fill out the Table 1-1.
5. Prepare 2 set of 2x2 PCB.
6. Wrap a 1 2x2 PCB using a masking tape.
7. Write “AMA Computer College - Engineering” at the top of covered copper portion.
8. Use a cutting device to engrave the words.
9. Remove all excess masking tape at the PCB.
10. Using the permanent market write the word “AMA Computer College - Engineering”.
11. Place the each PCB inside the container with copper laid up and copper lay down position.
12. Apply the best technique in Table 1-1.
13. Fill-out Table 1-2.

Table 1-1 - Trials

Trial Time Started Time Finished Total Time
1. Leave the PCB.
2. Leave the PCB within
5 mins. Then shake the
container until all
copper are remove.
3. Shake the container
in 5 mins. Then leave
until the all copper are
removed.
4. Shave the container
until all the copper is
removed.

Table 1-2 – Engraving and Eching Procedure

Procedure Time Started Time Finished Total Time
1. Copper Up Dip
2. Copper Dip Down