How Cutouts, Edges, and Openings Affect a Mica Heater Layout

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In heated plates, a mica heater must deliver heat in a controlled way. It uses a resistive heating circuit supported and insulated by mica. One useful trait is high-temperature capability. Still, mechanical stress can change the result