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Method and apparatus for removing resist particles from stripping solutions for printed wireboards

US5531889A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 1994
Grant dateJul 2, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/422
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for removing polymer particles from the stripping solution used in the treatment of printed wireboards comprises passing a solution having resist particles dispersed therein over a screen having openings of 100 microns, where the screen is maintained at an angle of from 40 to 70.degree. to the horizontal. The apparatus comprises a curtain tube consisting of an inner concentric tube with a plurality of holes and an outer concentric tube with a slot wherein the position of the slot is adjustable, filter means comprising a screen, and a pump for circulating the solution. In one embodiment, the filter means comprises a cylindrical screen. The stripping solution comprises an aqueous solution of an organoamine, ionic nitrogen compound or alkali or alkaline-earth hydroxide, or mixtures thereof.

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