catalog - LPKF Laser & Electronics - #49

The LPKF ProtoLaser S selectively ablates the conductive layer, usually copper, from the substrate. This cuts the insulation channels to precisely create the planned tracks and pad surfaces.

The ProtoLaser S is ideal for the efficient prototyping of complex digital and analogue circuits, and HF and microwave PCBs, up to 229 x 305 mm in size. The potential to produce highly precise geometries in almost any material makes the ProtoLaser S the perfect system for the production of antennas, filters, and numerous other applications which require precise, steep edge quality.

The repeatability of the results far exceeds the ability of mechanical or chemical methods, which are also negatively affected by wear and process fluctuations. The ProtoLaser S guarantees constant properties even where many iteration steps are required, and for complete small batches.

The ProtoLaser S processes a whole range of different substrates, e.g. copper-coated FR4, aluminium-coated PET films, ceramics, TMM, Duorid or PTFE. The contact-free process demonstrates its special benefits when flexible and sensitive materials are involved - which it processes reliably and without causing any damage.