Pressed mirror steel plate: a high-precision base material for PCB lamination processes

2025-12-16

Press-laminated mirror steel plates are indispensable key tool materials in the PCB manufacturing process, mainly used in the pressing process of multi-layer printed circuit boards. This specially treated steel plate has extremely high surface flatness and finish, which can ensure that the PCB obtains ideal surface quality and dimensional accuracy during the pressing process at high temperature and pressure.


As a professional pressing buffer product manufacturer, the mirror steel plate we produce is made of high-quality alloy materials, and the surface roughness can be controlled at Ra≤0.05μm through precision grinding and special surface treatment processes, providing a reliable pressing platform for PCB manufacturing.


The core characteristics of pressed mirror steel plates

Superior surface quality

Our mirror steel plates have the following surface properties:


Ultra-high flatness: flatness ≤ 0.02mm/m²


Extreme finish: Surface roughness Ra≤0.05μm


Flawless surface: no scratches, no pits, no oxidation spots


Uniform microstructure: The grains are fine and uniform


Excellent mechanical properties

Mechanical properties of mirror steel plate:


High strength: tensile strength ≥ 800MPa


High hardness: surface hardness HRC50-55


Good toughness: elongation ≥ 12%


Stable size: coefficient of thermal expansion 11.5×10⁻⁶/°C


High temperature and corrosion resistance

Special treatment process gives steel plates:


High temperature resistance: long-term working temperature up to 300°C


Antioxidant capacity: a dense oxide layer forms on the surface


Corrosion resistance: 72h ≥ salt spray test


Anti-adhesion: Special coatings prevent resin from sticking


Technical advantages of pressed mirror steel plate

Improve PCB surface quality

The use of high-quality mirrored steel plates can significantly improve:


Copper foil surface finish


Line edge clarity


Media layer uniformity


Overall appearance quality


Guaranteed dimensional stability

The advantages of mirror steel plate are reflected in:


Reduces dimensional variation during pressing


Controls Z-axis expansion


Improve interlayer alignment accuracy


Ensure product consistency


Extend service life

Our mirror steel plates have:


Wear-resistant surface treatment


Excellent fatigue resistance


Repairability design


The average service life is more than 5000 times


Selection guide for pressing mirror steel plates

Select by size specification

Regular sizes include:


Standard sizes: 24"×36", 28"×42", etc


Large size: up to 48"×96"


Customized size: specially made according to equipment specifications


Thickness selection: 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, etc


Select by surface treatment

We offer a wide range of surface treatment options:


Normal mirror treatment: Ra≤0.05μm


Superfine mirror treatment: Ra≤0.02μm


Anti-stick coating treatment: reduces resin residue


Composite Functional Processing: Combines multiple characteristics


Select by application scenario

Different PCB types correspond to different steel plates:


Ordinary multilayer plate: standard mirror steel plate


HDI board: ultra-high precision steel plate


Flexible plate: special elastic steel plate


High frequency plate: low heat deflection steel plate


Recommendations for use and maintenance

How to use it correctly

To ensure best results:


Clean the surface of the steel plate before use


Control the appropriate pressing parameters


Check the surface condition regularly


Avoid mechanical collisions


Routine maintenance

Keys to extending the life of the steel plate:


Regular Polishing: Restore surface finish


Professional Repair: Deals with minor injuries


Reasonable storage: moisture-proof and anti-rust treatment


Usage records: Establish a life file


Industry development trends

Material innovation direction

In the future, mirror steel plates will be to:


Higher strength alloy material


Nanocomposite coating technology


Intelligent temperature control materials


Environmentally friendly recyclable materials


Manufacturing process advances

Improvements in the production process include:


Ultra-precision grinding technology


Automated surface inspection


Digital production management


Intelligent repair system


Functional integration development

Versatile integration trends:


Self-cleaning surface technology


Embedded Sensing Capabilities


Adaptive deformation design


Multiphysics coupling optimization


As a professional pressed cushion product manufacturer, we will continue to invest in research and development to provide customers with higher quality pressed mirror steel plate products and perfect technical services, and help the PCB industry develop in the direction of higher precision and higher quality. Choosing high-quality mirror steel plates is an important guarantee for improving the competitiveness and production efficiency of PCB products


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