Lpkf tools for milling, drilling and routing, angle technology. Lpkfs commitment to the highestquality components extends to every piece of tooling. Quiet space with tables, chairs, projector, tv, plenty of outlets. With an inhouse milling or laser system from lpkf, you can create prototype pcbs in minutes or hours. The lpkf protomat h100 is a musthave tool for professionals who want a complete solution for their prototyping design needs. Lpkf boardmaster is a program for automatic control of hp. The lpkf protomat s62 is a stateoftheart circuit board plotter.
Generating gerber files from eaglecad this is a tutorial for generating gerber files from a board file. Price lists emlogic embedded logic solutions pty ltd. The circuit board plotter may only be used together with the version of the lpkf software boardmaster included in the scope of delivery. Lpkf circuitpro will import all data exchange formats, offers extensive editing options and controls the circuit board plotters. This software is designed to be simple to use, perfectly matched to the hardware, and compatible with all standard cad programs. Protomat c60 id number 101 make lpkf model protomat c60 manufacturer link lpkf. This lpkf protomat c30s circuit board plotter has been added in 22 feb 2017. The ideal circuit board plotter for every electronic designer. If you want to use a different boardmaster version, please contact the lpkf support first. Protomat s103 high performance plotter for rf and microwave circuitry and noncontact processing of surface sensitive materials. Precision and speed the protomat s62 delivers precision with system resolution as fine as 0. Comparison of application range of all lpkf circuit board plotters. Decompress the downloaded file, then doubleclick setup.
Hi all, we bought a protomat s103 pcb milling from lpkf and we are still ramping up on this machine. The cad software prepares the specific layout data for the circuit board. Lpkf protomat e33 rapid prototype milling system youtube. The maximum travel speed is up to 100 mm per second. The lpkf protomat e34 has a 30 000 rpm spindle, and the e44 even reaches up to 40 000 rpm. Lpkf circuitpro pm is a suite for all circuit board plotters of the s and dline. Jun 16, 2014 pcb desing lpkf protomat s62 in this post, i will teach you to make your printed circuit board using a machine alphanumeric control cnc the lpkf protomat s62. Converts pcb2gcode output to the lpkf protomats dialect of hpgl. In this post, i will teach you to make your printed circuit board using a machine alphanumeric control cnc the lpkf protomat s62 first, we generate the gerber and excellon files. This compact highspeed system provides superior performance for quickly and easily manufacturing circuit board prototypes in a single day.
One lpkf protomat c30 c30s machine unit with integrated electronics 2. Lpkf boardmaster is capable of reading in, displaying and processing production data in lmd format generated in lpkf circuitcam as well. Rs232 or usb interface depending on the lpkf protomat type. This lpkf protomat c30s circuit board plotter has been viewed 457 times. This convenient option makes your inhouse pcb prototyping even more efficient. All lpkf circuit board plotters include powerful system software for converting layout data into actual printed circuit boards. 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. These systems are ideal for milling large analog and digital multilayer boards, or for producing multiple copies of the same or different layouts. Lpkf protomat s62 tutorial pt1 if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Lpkf tools are perfectly matched to the circuit board plotters and the widest range of applications. Lpkf protomat c60 circuit board plotter bmi surplus, inc. Tap of our printed circuit board, which contains the coordinates of each layer of our circuit and are these files that will put it the cnc to. In addition the software produces stencils for solder resist masks and assembly prints.
One null modem cable lpkf protomat c30 c30s control unit to computer, 925pin atadapter 3. Protomat s63 compact and automatic system for manufacturing prototype circuit boards and machining housings and front panels. We have had some successes at routing boards but we seem to be hitting snags with the software. Auto backside alignment, dust extraction, solder paste dispense availability.
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. Lpkf protomat milling and drilling pcbs buy printed. Proton basic compiler lpkf protomat s62 tutorial pt1. For manual tool change both possess a collet with a precise height adjustment by micrometer screw. The lpkf circuit board plotters and protolasers come with powerful system software find out more about this intelligent software here. 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. The lpkf protomat mseries plotters provide a variety of generous table sizes. Unit is a lpkf protomat c60 circuit board plotter from the manufacturer. Lpkf protomat s64 is a stateoftheart circuit board plotter for inhouse rapid pcb prototyping. The lpkf protomat sseries and hseries plotters are designed for pcb labs that need to produce large volumes of.
After clearning with a very small dental brush one of the 0. Feb 02, 2011 the protomat e33 already showcases its advantages even with smaller batches or occasional use. Lpkf protomat sseries pcb milling machines description. The initial suspicion was that there was dirt in the collet.
This compact highspeed plotter provides precision and performance for quickly and easily milling and drilling circuit board prototypes in a single day. Files created for the university of oklahoma to expedite the transition of projects from eagle to milling on the protomat s100. In conclusion, the protomat h100 further improves the capabilities for quality inhouse prototyping while offering many timesaving and moneysaving features. If the pcb has been drawn using a computeraided pcb drawing program such as the altium designer software provided on computers in the e. In the windows control panel, doubleclick the add or remove programs icon to uninstall the ll50a software program. It combines data preparation and system control in one program. 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. Operational status this device is operational super users peter, weiss. Lpkf circuitpro is the latest generation powerful cam and machine software.
You might have to remove this to raise the motor enough to allow the removal of the depth limiter. Lpkf 91, lpkf 92, lpkf 101 lc, lcvs, hip, automill with mcu controller lpkf 91s, lpkf 92s, protomat 91s, protomat 91svs, 92s, 93s, 95s, protomat c20, c30, c60, c100hf, m30, m60 and x60 with smcu control the laser is a third controller type. The protomat s62 may only be used for the applications and materials mentioned in this document. Already during the installation process lpkf circuitpro checks, which prototyping units will be used and includes them in the production process. At the end of june 2010 the collet was not holding in drill bits or mill tips. Lpkf circuitpro software included with the protomat e34, protomat e44, protomat s63, protomat s103 and the protomat d104. Lpkf circuitpro transfers design data from cadeda systems. For details on the installation procedure, see the ll50a parameter setting software installation manual. With a focused laser beam spot size of just 15 m, pcb track widths of 50 m and spaces of 30 m can be achieved depending on copper thickness, substrate type and peel strength.
The material size is cosntrained if you dont want to missuse copper. Customdesigned for lpkf, these milling, drilling, and routing bits are 100% topquality carbide, resulting in the longest possible life, precise cuts, and reduced drill flex. Only employees of the lpkf support team have access to the uploaded data. The lpkf protomat h100 is the best pcb prototyping solution. The protomat d104s integrated uv laser separates it from traditional milling machines by extending the range of possible applications. The operating interface for the lpkf protomat c30 c30s is a pc. Introduction to create a printed circuit board, you need gerber files. Lpkf supplies circuit board plotters with two different types of controller. Ive seen a few of those lpkf protomat machines in various places, but always in a corner or storeroom gathering dust. The protomat s62 is controlled via the easytouse lpkf boardmaster software.