Lpkf circuitpro transfers design data from cadeda systems. I operate a pcb prototyping lab that has grown over the years from a single protomat s62 to the setup we have now. Protomat s103 high performance plotter for rf and microwave circuitry and noncontact processing of surface sensitive materials. At the end of june 2010 the collet was not holding in drill bits or mill tips. Standard and optional equipment lpkf protomat m30s lpkf protomat m60 lpkf protomat l60 lpkf protomat x60 mobile sound enclosure not available for l60, x60 circuitcam pcb software standard on m60, l60, x60 3phase 10,000 to 100,000 rpm measuring microscope milling motor, tooling starter kit head illumination circuitview camera system. Protomat s62 protomat s63protolaser u4multipress sminicontac rs x2contac s4 ive been hoping to find or create a group for lpkf users to help each other out and share what is going on in their world of prototyping. Lpkf protomat milling and drilling pcbs buy printed. If you want to use a different boardmaster version, please contact the lpkf support first. Xetra including stock price, stock chart, company news, key statistics, fundamentals and company profile. Lpkf circuitpro is the latest generation powerful cam and machine software. Threedimensional operation with its unique motorized zaxis drive, the protomat h100 is ideal for machining instrument front panels and housings, as well as pockets in microwave boards. Files created for the university of oklahoma to expedite the transition of projects from eagle to milling on the protomat s100. The latest version of lpkf circuitpro is currently unknown.
Dec 08, 2012 lpkf protomat c60 pcb cnc mill drill lanelone0. The lpkf protomat e44 is a lowcost introduction to the. The maximum travel speed is up to 100 mm per second. The lpkf protomat e44 will structure single or doublesided circuit boards. At any moment it misaligns the head when changing tool and damages the tool holder. Lpkf protomat c60 for tight specs and diverse applications the 60,000 rpm programmable speed motor of the protomat c60 allows the use of an extended range of tools, including small rectangular profiled endmills with diameters as small as 0. It combines data preparation and system control in one program. Aug 31, 2016 the lpkf protomat e44 is a lowcost introduction to the world of professional inhouse printed circuit board prototyping. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Pcb structuring the faster way to create circuit boards mechanical or laser systems enable singlesided and doublesided pcbs, multilayers, highcapacity circuits, rf and microwave pcbs, and rigid and flex pcbs to be manufactured thus offering exciting options for electronic products. Familiarity with the boardmaster driver program of the lpkf protomat c60 is essential for operation of the machine. Lpkf protomat sseries inhouse rapid prototyping systems. When you install boardmaster, it has a long list of devices it can use, the correct one protomat 91s is a few pages past the first page of these devices. The machine will automatically move to the default position.
In the videos provided in the package cds the surface of the vaccum table was damaged when holes were drilled. Already during the installation process lpkf circuitpro checks, which prototyping units will be used and includes them in the production process. Such tools have superior characteristics for rf and microwave applications and allow maximum precision at minimum. Lpkf protomat c60 circuit board plotter bmi surplus, inc.
If the pcb has been drawn using a computeraided pcb drawing program such as the altium designer software provided on computers in the e. The lpkf protomat e44 is a lowcost introduction to the world of professional inhouse printed circuit board prototyping. The protomat sseries provides precise, quick and simple inhouse pcb prototyping, delivering pcbs in hours instead of days. With an inhouse milling or laser system from lpkf, you can create prototype pcbs in minutes or hours. Around 20 percent of the workforce is engaged in research and development. You can ask for support to the administrators and the whole community in the fablabs. This compact highspeed plotter provides precision and performance for quickly and easily milling and drilling circuit board prototypes in a single day. Such tools have superior characteristics for rf and microwave applications and allow maximum precision at minimum penetration into the substrate.
Need clarificarion on lpkf protomat s103 eda board. These tools have superior characteristics for rf and microwave applications, and. This compact highspeed system provides superior performance for quickly and easily manufacturing circuit board prototypes in a single day. For manual tool change both possess a collet with a precise height adjustment by micrometer screw. Feb 02, 2011 the protomat sseries provides precise, quick and simple inhouse pcb prototyping with an advanced milling machine, delivering pcbs in hours instead of days. Hi all, we bought a protomat s103 pcb milling from lpkf and we are still ramping up on this machine. Lpkf protomat s64 is a stateoftheart circuit board plotter for inhouse rapid pcb prototyping.
Unit is a lpkf protomat c60 circuit board plotter from the manufacturer. Lpkf protomat s62 tutorial pt1 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Protomat c60 i created a baseline by making different depth cuts in 1oz copper on a standard fr4 substrate. I fabricate a lot of boards, and ive run into and solved a. Lpkf laser and electronics test equipment available for sale, rent, tradein or lease. It was initially added to our database on 02272014. Lpkf circuitpro pm is a suite for all circuit board plotters of the s and dline. Lpkf circuitpro runs on the following operating systems.
In conclusion, the protomat h100 further improves the capabilities for quality inhouse prototyping while offering many timesaving and moneysaving features. Generating gerber files from eaglecad this is a tutorial for generating gerber files from a board file. Precision and speed the protomat s62 delivers precision with system resolution as fine as 0. All lpkf circuit board plotters include powerful system software for converting layout data into actual printed circuit boards. The lpkf protomat d104 is expected to be ready for shipment in early 2014. Protomat c60 id number 101 make lpkf model protomat c60 manufacturer link lpkf. If you want to get more help on this, please watch the tutorial videos on the training dvd from lpkf. The protomat s62 is controlled via the easytouse lpkf boardmaster software.
The lpkf protomat e44 is a lowcost introduction to the world. The electrical layer of the optical transceiver is produced on an fr4 substrate with a pcb prototyping machine lpkf protomat c60 and comprises the laser and photodiode driving circuits, edge sma connectors to provide the input and output data signals and a. This easytouse software, developed by lpkf, processes the same data that would be sent to a pcb manufacturer. Site feedback category we would also love to hear your ideas and suggestions regarding fablabs. Introduction to create a printed circuit board, you need gerber files. Proton basic compiler lpkf protomat s62 tutorial pt1.
Lpkf protomat sseries pcb milling machines description. Lpkf introduces new pcb milling machine with uv laser. The 60,000rpm programmable speed motor allows the use of an extended range of tools, including small rectangular profiled endmills with diameters as small as 10 mils. After clearning with a very small dental brush one of the 0. If necessary, move the machine in the x and y axis. Teaching the milling width adjuster on the s63 and s103. In the package there were no additional parts for the table, so is it a consumable material. Need clarificarion on lpkf protomat s103 i dont know much about compressed air, and i assume its possible to create a sucking effect using the bernouilli effect, but i think its much easier to use a little fan or vacuum cleaner instead for low under pressure and high throughput.
Auto backside alignment, dust extraction, solder paste dispense availability. Buy best lpkf protomat c60 with escrow buyer protection. Start the machine and move the head to the pause position. Lpkf protomat c60, c100hf, m60, 95sii, h100, x60, l60, upgrade from lite available lpkf circuitcam lite lpkf circuitcam pcb circle, square, rectangle also rounded or angled, octagon, oval, marker, iec 1182 1024 including thermal reliefs, fiducials, etc.
The reduction of time and money spent on outsourcing services translates into greater project momentum, increased productivity, and quicker timetomarket. Operational status this device is operational super users peter, weiss. We have had some successes at routing boards but we seem to be hitting snags with the software. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Price lists emlogic embedded logic solutions pty ltd. A compact highspeed circuit board plotter for inhouse rapid pcb prototyping. The lpkf circuitcam software included in the delivery can be used to import all common cad data formats and make them ready for the working process. The protomat s62 may only be used for the applications and materials mentioned in this document. The lpkf protomat h100 is a musthave tool for professionals who want a complete solution for their prototyping design needs. The depth limiter on the c60 is adjustable in 4um increments by turning a.
Pcb milling using a lpkf 93s milling machine from the 90s duration. Pcb fabrication with dupont pyralux details hackaday. They are very useful, and should be sitting in a cd case next to the lpkf machine with the other software and manuals. We start by attempting to make a circuit board using a lpkf protomat c60 circuit board cutter. Lpkf protomat c60 manual 5 1 introduction the lpkf protomat c60 milldrill unit is a circuit board plotter which can be used to produce prototype pcbs and gravure films, and for engraving aluminum or plastic.
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