Circuit board plotter

LPKF Laser & Electronics AG has released its ProtoMat S62 PCB plotter, an automated system that is claimed to deliver more than double the milling speed of other plotters.

It has an automatic tool change and a motorised Z-axis, which are features usually found only on higher-priced systems. The ProtoMat S62 can mill 150 mm a second at a system resolution of 0.25 µm, producing structures of 0.1 mm.

Along with its performance, the device delivers an intergrated head lighting and a 10-position automatic milling tool changer for unattended operation. Its motorised Z-axis provides three-dimensional machining for housings and front panels. It does not require external compressed air or chemicals and is enclosed by a soundproof cabinet.

Optional accessories include a fiducial recognition camera system for automatic front-to-back alignment and an integrated vacuum tabletop for securing board material.