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ProtoMat S-Series Rapid PCB Prototyping with LPKF

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Why in-house?

• Time saved

- Turnaround times shortened from days or weeks to hours

• Money saved

- Quick payback period and high ROI

• More process control

- Designs never leave the office

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Why LPKF?

• In-house prototyping technology innovator

- Over 35 years perfecting the craft

• Maximum precision and accuracy - Production quality prototypes

• Trusted industry leader

• Lifetime product support

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ProtoMat S-Series

Topics • Capabilities and Applications

• Precision, Accuracy, and Quality

• Speed

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Q: What’s in a name?

• A: Spindle speed

- S43: 40,000 rpm - S63: 60,000 rpm - S103: 100,000 rpm

• Higher spindle speed allows for use

of finer tools, expanding capabilities

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Capabilities and Applications

All S-Series models • Milling and drilling single/double

FR4 bare boards

• Milling: 4/8 mil trace/space

• Drilling: Through holes @ 8 mil

• Contour routing

• 9” x 12” maximum working space

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S43

S63

S103

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Capabilities and Applications

Advanced models • Milling and drilling up to 8 layers

on more delicate substrates Fiducial camera, spindle speed

• Milling: 4/4 mil trace/space

Spindle speed

• Drilling: Through holes, vias, blind vias @ 6 mil Fiducial camera, spindle speed

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S63

S103

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Capabilities and Applications

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Fiducial Recognition Camera • Fully automated board

alignment

• Measures cut widths

• Multilayer work possible with press (up to 8 layers)

• Eliminates the need for set pins

• Eases and quickens reloading process

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Capabilities and Applications

Advanced models • RF and microwave applications

Spindle speed, air foot

• Rework Fiducial camera

• Flex, rigid-flex applications

Vacuum table (S103), spindle speed

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S63

S103

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Capabilities and Applications

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Vacuum Table • No set pins needed

• Makes rework easy

• Great for flex circuits

• Enables ProConduct plating

on the machine

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Capabilities and Applications

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Air Bearing Foot • Pneumatic non-contact depth

limiter

• Ideal for RF and microwave applications and gold plated materials

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Capabilities and Applications

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RF and microwave applications

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Capabilities and Applications

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Flex, rigid-flex applications

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Capabilities and Applications

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: FR3, FR4, G10 : Polyimide, PTFE, glass/ceramic filled, Al, brass : Gold-plated, flex circuits

Substrates

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All S-Series models • Each machine individually

calibrated

• .02 mil (.5 µm) X/Y resolution

• ± .04 mil (1 µm) repeatability

• .8 mil (20 µm) front to back alignment

• Depth limiter

Precision, Accuracy, and Quality

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S43

S63

S103

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Advanced models • Automatic milling width adjustment

Fiducial camera, tool depth calibration ramp

Precision, Accuracy, and Quality

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S63

S103

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CircuitPro

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• Imports CAD data (Gerber,

DXF, HP-GL, etc.)

• Wizard guides you through the process

• Calculates tool paths and controls the machine

• Makes process easy and efficient

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Speed

All S-Series models • 150 mm/s (6 in/s) travel speed

• 100 strokes/min drilling speed

• CircuitPro CAM software

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S63

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Speed

Advanced models • Automatic tool change

Tool depth calibration ramp

• Fiducial recognition camera

• 120 strokes/min drilling speed Spindle speed

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S63

S103

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Speed

Automatic Tool Change

• 15 positions

• Automated board production - Fiducial camera and ramp set tool depth automatically

• Software tracks tool life and

prompts when replacement will be recommended

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What does speed mean?

• 86.5% of LPKF machine owners

save 4 days or more per project

• Of these, 58% save 1 week or more per project

• Time saved results in…

Greater project momentum Increased productivity Quicker time-to-market results

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Additional Capabilities

All S-Series models • Front panels/sign engraving

• SMD stencil cutting

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Additional Capabilities

Advanced models • Solder paste dispensing (S63,

S103)

• 2.5D milling for depth applications: Al, Cu, brass, plastics (S103)

- Housings, RF shields, heat sinks

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Additional Capabilities

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Solder Paste Dispensing • Applies solder paste

• .3 mm (12 mil) dot size, .4

mm (16 mil) pad size

• Eliminates need for stencils

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Upgradeability

• From S43 to S63 or S103 • From S63 to S103 • Your machine can grow with you

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ProtoMat S43 ProtoMat S63 ProtoMat S103

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System Upgrades

ProtoMat S43

ProtoMat S63

ProtoMat S103

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Conclusion

• Capabilities and applications • From analog and digital to RF and microwave • Single layer up to 8 layer • FR4 to gold-plated

• Precision, accuracy, and quality • Production quality prototypes

• Speed

• Boards ready before lunch

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With the various systems, features, and capabilities, LPKF allows you to dial in the perfect machine for your current and future prototyping needs.

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Thank you for your attention!

LPKF Laser & Electronics · 12555 SW Leveton Dr. · Tualatin, OR 97062 503-454-4219 · sales@lpkfusa.com

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