LPKF ProtoMat S103

The Specialist in RF and Microwave Applications

The LPKF ProtoMat S103 circuit board plotter for producing PCB prototypes and small batches is configured specifically for RF and microwave requirements. The touchless, pneumatic depth limiter further allows delicate surfaces, soft and flexible substrates to be processed. The ProtoMat S103 also carefully depanels irregular shaped flexible circuit boards from larger boards.

2.5-dimensional operation with Z-axis control

The sophisticated Z-axis drive makes the ProtoMat S103 perfect for finishing front panels and housings as well as depth milling microwave PCBs. Even machining populated PCBs is no problem at all.

100.000 rpm spindle motor

The ProtoMat S103 is extremely fast and accurate with a spindle speed of 100.000 rpm, a max. travel speed of 150 mm/s and a resolution of 0.5 μm. This ensures the accuracy required for drilling and milling ultra fine structures – especially for high-end applications in the RF- and microwave field.

Dispensing

CircuitPro turns raw CAD data into a dataset for populating the circuit board with soldering paste with no additional expense. The software wizard guides the user through the individual process steps. An internal computation accounts for the pad shape and size to ensure each pad has the right amount of soldering paste. This is further achieved through proven process parameters. The paste is applied with the built-in dispenser, all without having to convert the machine.

Options & accessories

Pictures

Tool magazine and adjustment ramp on the new ProtoMat S-series

The specialist for RF and microwave applications

Sample application: manufacturing RF and microwave prototypes

ProtoMat S103 during circuit board production

ProtoMat S103 Milling head with camera and dispenser option

Videos

Milling with the ProtoMat S103

Dispensing with the ProtoMat S103

Contour routing with the ProtoMat S103

ProtoMat S103 with automatic tool change bar

Technical Data

Technical Specifications: LPKF ProtoMat S103
Max. material size and layout area (X/Y/Z)	229 mm x 305 mm x 35/22 mm (9” x 12” x 1.4/ 0.9”)*
Resolution (X/Y)	0.5 μm (0.02 mil)
Repeatability	± 0.001 mm (± 0.04 mil)
Precision of front-to-back alignment	± 0.02 mm (± 0.8 mil)
Milling spindle	Max. 100,000 rpm, software controlled
Tool change	Automatic, 15 positions
Milling width adjustment	Automatic
Tool holder	3.175 mm (1/8”), automatic holder
Drilling speed	120 strokes/min
Travel speed (X/Y)	Max. 150 mm/ s (6”/s)
X/Y-drive	3-phase stepper motor
Z-drive	2-phase stepper motor
Dimensions (W x H x D)	670 mm x 540 mm x 840 mm (26.4” x 21.3” x 33”)
Weight	60 kg (132 lbs)
Operating conditions
Power supply	90 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 450 W
Compressed air supply	6 bar (87 psi), 100 l/min (3.5 cfm)
Required accessories	Dust extraction