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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.
Make sure you ask the Technican to mix the development solution before exposing your plate.
The solution will require some time to adjust to room temperature. 18-22 dgrees Celsius is best.
Always wear nitrile gloves when handling or using Sodium Carbonate development solution.
Sodium Carbonate
is a skin irriatant
5 Expose the Plate.mp4Expose the plate
Expose the plate
How To:
Use the exposure unit
Expose your plate
6 Developing the plate (1).mp4Develop the plate
Develop the plate
How to:
Developing your exposed plate in the mixed solution
Fixing you developed plate
7 Back Tag &Tank.mp4Backing and etching your plate
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
Removing plate from the bath
How to:
Safely remove the plate
Clean and rinse plate
Stripping your plate
Stripping your plate
How to:
Mix stripping solution
Remove Photo Resist Film
Ferric Chloride is a toxic chemical
Ferric Chloride is a toxic chemical
- Please keep this area thoroughly clean
- Wipe up any spillages immediately
- Make sure the correct PPE is worn when etching your plate
- Always seek advice and support from TORS staff if unsure
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