Manual Through-Hole PCB Plating Tool FAVORIT
Copper rivets 0.4–1.5 mm · 200 mm board depth · Adjustable depth limiter · Manual lever press
Product detailed description
Create reliable electrical connections between PCB layers without chemical plating.
The FAVORIT is a manually operated press designed for copper rivets used in mechanical through-hole connection of PCB prototypes.
It provides a straightforward laboratory method for connecting the top and bottom copper layers of a double-sided PCB using precisely pressed rivets instead of chemical or galvanic plating.
Mechanical Through-Hole Connection
Double-sided PCB prototypes often require electrical connections between the copper layers on both sides of the board.
FAVORIT creates these connections mechanically using copper rivets. After the PCB has been drilled, the appropriate rivet is inserted into the hole and formed using the press and the corresponding riveting tool.
This makes the process suitable for laboratories, development teams and educational environments that want a simple alternative to chemical through-hole plating.
No Chemical Plating Process
Mechanical riveting creates the layer-to-layer connection without chemical baths, galvanic equipment or wet-process handling.
Key Benefits
Consistent Rivet Forming
The FAVORIT uses interchangeable riveting tools matched to the individual rivet diameters. The manual lever provides direct control over the riveting process.
An adjustable depth limiter helps maintain a consistent forming depth when processing multiple through-hole connections on the same PCB.
Six Supported Rivet Sizes
The system supports copper rivets with inner diameters of 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 and 1.5 mm.
Each rivet diameter requires the corresponding riveting tool. Riveting tools and copper rivets are not included with the FAVORIT press and must be selected separately.
From Drilled PCB to Connected Layers
Mechanical through-hole connection follows the milling and drilling stage of the PCB prototyping workflow. Once the required holes have been drilled, copper rivets can be inserted and pressed to create electrical connections between the two copper layers.
Part of the MIPEC Prototyping Workflow
Milling & drilling prepares the PCB and its holes. Mechanical through-hole riveting then connects the copper layers before the board moves on to solder paste and assembly.
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | Approx. 95 × 300 × 210 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 4 kg |
| Maximum board depth | 200 mm |
| Rivet inner diameters | 0.4 / 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 / 1.5 mm |
| Required drill diameters | 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.5 / 1.7 / 2.0 mm |
| Depth limiter | Adjustable |
| Operation | Manual lever press with individual tools for each rivet diameter |
Required Tools & Rivets
To use the FAVORIT, select the riveting tool that corresponds to the required rivet diameter together with compatible copper rivets for mechanical through-hole connection.
Riveting tools and copper rivets are not included with the FAVORIT press. Select the required sizes separately according to your PCB design.
Choose the Matching Diameter
Each supported rivet diameter uses a corresponding riveting tool. Select the tool and copper rivets according to the hole size required for your PCB design.
Mechanical Through-Hole Connection
See how copper riveting fits between PCB milling & drilling and the following assembly stages.