LPKF Laser & Electronics unveils the new ProtoLaser 200, a versatile state-of-the-art laser system for prototyping and on-demand production of PCBs.
This fully enclosed laser-based system works directly off of CAD data to produce circuits on a variety of materials, including ceramic and PTFE-based substrates.
The protective cabinet allows for a Class 1 laser safety rating and prevents any particles or evaporation from leaving the work area.
The ProtoLaser 200 combines advanced laser technology, optics and x/y table mechanisms, resulting in enhanced quality, speed and accuracy. The improved performance and speed of this system makes it an ideal component in any RF and microwave engineering environment including antennas, RFID, filters and single layer components, among others.
LPKF North America vice president of sales, Jim Greene, noted, “The ProtoLaser 200 combines speed and precision of laser beam deflection with the versatility of an X/Y table to increase process area and produce the most accurate results. This is especially useful for customized on-demand small series production of printed circuits.”
A visible laser image is projected on to the work surface, outlining the preferred work area, prior to the actual laser structuring, while alignment of two-sided artwork is automated with a fiducial recognition camera. This vision system also allows the ProtoLaser 200 to automatically set the proper laser focal point, visually inspect and properly align the work piece.