Electronic – PCB electroplating then etching

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How can I protect the through holes copper which is electroplated from being etched away by the ferric chloride? Is there a resistive solution or it`s just the conductive ink.

Best Answer

The same photoresist that keep the copper from being etched away should generally keep the hole plating from being etched away. If not, they can be painted explicitly.