Expose / Develop / Etch

See below for the steps that you will need to perform on the second session of your Photo Etch booking. If you are still unsure of how to carry out any parts of the Photo Etch process then please see a technician for help and advice.

4 Mixing Development Solution.mp4

Developing solution

How To:

Find the ingredients
Mix the developing solution
Location of relevant PPE

5 Expose the Plate.mp4

Expose the plate

How To:

Use the exposure unit
Expose your plate

6 Developing the plate (1).mp4

Develop the plate

How to:

Developing your exposed plate in the mixed solution
Fixing you developed plate

7 Back Tag &Tank.mp4

Backing and etching your plate

How to:

Back your plate
Attach tag for hanging
Place the plate safely into the tank

Removing plate from the bath

How to:

Safely remove the plate
Clean and rinse plate

Stripping your plate

How to:

Mix stripping solution
Remove Photo Resist Film

Ferric Chloride is a toxic chemical. Please keep this area thoroughly clean. Wipe up any spillages immediately and make sure the correct PPE is worn when etching your plate.

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