[simpits-tech] backlit panels 101

[Marv De Beque]

Do you remember the recipe for the baby powder to clear?
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> From: "Chris Woodul" <crewstation1@charter.net>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 18:11:24 -0500
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] backlit panels 101
> 
> I worked for Photo Etch Aerospace from 1995 till last year, ( I am now at
> Fain Simulation Systems)
> I have watched literally thousands of Edge lit panels being made in both the
> chemical (Photo Etch) and LASER etch processes. It is really fascinating to
> watch the laser do its thing.....it works very fast and even makes little
> clouds of smoke as it burns off the black paint ( black absorbs light there
> fore it burns off first, and leaves the white underneath clean and pretty)
> I think the thread of messages previous to mine covers much of the questions
> asked.
> One point is, an idividual could in theory create his own UV lab in his
> garage ( or any space) and chemical etch his own panels.
> I have thousands of edge lit panels in my own collection and of course was
> like a cat in the Hen house when I worked there!
> I worked in the part that made full up simulator assemblies.
> 
> One key feature that I will note, is that we used a clear coat that actually
> had baby powder mixed into it. This created that wonderful matte look that
> you cannot achieve with spraycan flat.
> 
> I only use this specific clearcoat when doing my panel restorations or any
> reworks.
> 
> I think Paul has some great F-16 panel art in progress from a Panel house
> that I recomended to him. This may solve some of the panel needs for some of
> you.
> Mechanical engraveing IS NOT THE WAY TO GO.
> 
> CHeers,
> 
> Chris
> 
> PS I just about have finnished the rework on that STENCEL SIIIS FSD F-16
> Ejection Seat. Ill send some pictures to Gene to post as it looks really
> nice now!
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "D E" <d_p_e@hotmail.com>
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 10:42 AM
> Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] backlit panels 101
> 
> 
>> Take a look here ...
>> 
>> http://www.ablasers.com/pdf/Edgelit_Backlit.pdf
>> 
>> I found this a while back, on one of my trawls through the www (detailing
>> laser marked back lit or sidelit panels). Quite Interesting.
>> 
>> Derek Evans
>> d_p_e@hotmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
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