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=== Overview === | === Overview === | ||
- | The LPKF ProtoMat S103 is a 2.5-D CNC mill capable of drilling, milling, and routing to manufacture printed circuit board (PCB) and 2.5D structures on a variety of substrates. The tool is located in the Semi-Clean Room on the 1st floor of the IDC. It is part of the IDC’s PCB fabrication process flow. The tool uses a moving tray and toolhead that allow autonomous movement across the work space with a tool exchange methodology that allows for different mechanical processes to be carried out without user intervention, | + | The LPKF ProtoMat S103 is a 2.5-dimension |
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=== Q & A === | === Q & A === | ||
+ | * How do I use the 0.15mm drill bit? | ||
+ | The LPKF sofware handles drill hits down to 0.2mm (7.5 mil) without any adjustments, | ||
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+ | * Additional small bit information | ||
+ | The tool is most reliable with drill hits down to 0.4mm (15 mil), which is a pretty standard via size. For smaller bits, you're going to want to be very careful. The bits are quite fragile at this size and prone to breaking when either you or a PI or even the tool is handling them. "The tool?" you think. " | ||
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