Rapid PCB Prototyping Benefits from New Plotters

By DE Editors

Embedded Logic Solutions Pty Ltd (Baulkham Hills, Australia) recently introduced its LPKF ProtoMat S62 state-of-the-art circuit board plotters for in-house rapid printed circuit board (PCB) prototyping.

LPKF ProtoMat circuit board plotters form a coordinated system that combines advanced machine technology, powerful CAM software, and high-quality tools and accessories for the in-house manufacturing of prototype and small-batch printed circuit boards. These plotters can solve complex and diverse design tasks, such as multilayer through-hole and SMT board prototyping, front panel layout, and test adapter design.

The LPKF ProtoMat S62 delivers system resolution as fine as 0.25 mu-m (0.01 mils). As a result, the plotter can mill and drill PCBs with extremely fine traces, including RF and microwave boards. The system features a milling head travel speed of 150 mm (6 in.) per second, and a high-performance 62,000 RPM spindle motor; a motorized Z-axis drive also makes the ProtoMat S62 an ideal tool for machining instrument front panels and housings and for reworking and depanelizing bare and populated boards.

LPKF ProtoMat plotter models differ in size and ability and modified systems can be provided for special applications. For more details about LPKF ProtoMat circuit board plotters, contact Embedded Logic Solutions at http://www.emlogic.com.au.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.