[simpits-tech] backlit panels 101

[Marv De Beque]

If it doesn't break any proprietary secrets or laws, please share.  ;-)
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> From: "Chris Woodul" <crewstation1@charter.net>
> Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 21:01:55 -0500
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] backlit panels 101
> 
> I can get the recipe...its called T-25 clear coat.
> Fantastic stuff!
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Marv De Beque" <mdebeque@woh.rr.com>
> To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 7:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] backlit panels 101
> 
> 
>> Do you remember the recipe for the baby powder to clear?
>> --
>> 
>> 
>>> 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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