Film applying method and apparatus for carrying out the same

摘要

In a film applying apparatus (10) for applying a film (12) including a photosensitive layer to a printed circuit board and the like, a film holding member (42) for wrapping the leading edge of a film and stationary-knife support members (52) are supported on the same fore-and-aft guide rails (38) for synchronous reciprocating movement relative to a film passage plane (12A); the film holding member (42) is floatingly supported by floating mechanisms (40) for movement in a direction perpendicular to a base-plate conveyance plane (I-I); and the film holding member (42) is driven by the tacking member (20) via pressure mechanisms (48) to move between a position in which it is spaced from the stationary-knife support members (52), and a position in which it comes in contact with the stationary-knife support members (52).