Dear H, pattern plating of outer layers can produce a big variation in
plating heighth (depending on circuit design and current density).
Panel plating produces a uniform surface which improves solder mask
applications.  High plating makes for some pretty skinny coverage at the
top of the trace, eh?   Hope this helps.

Mark Simmons, V-Score Central

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