Graphic invests in Schmid process equipment

Schmid’s entire production equipment for the printed circuit board industry is manufactured by their subsidiary in China, Schmid Zhuhai Ltd. The MECEtchBond process provides a unique copper surface topography, in this instance, to enhance the adhesion of Dry Film Photo Resist. The standard process comprises the cleaning, de-greasing, conditioning and micro-structuring of the copper surface. The British printed circuit board manufacturer, Graphic plc, opted for the PremiumLINE variant of the modular-design system, which has been optimised by Schmid especially for use in clean room conditions and is therefore particularly suitable for the "high-technology" sector. The gentle transport system is designed for ultra-thin, inner-layer flexible circuits with a material thickness down to 0.025 mm.