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     - How do I use the 0.15mm drill bit?     - How do I use the 0.15mm drill bit?
 +    - Additional small bit information
   - Common processing errors   - Common processing errors
     - Software cannot/did not connect to the tool     - Software cannot/did not connect to the tool
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 === Overview === === Overview ===
  
-The LPKF ProtoMat S103 is a 2.5-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, and a highly-accurate alignment algorithm that enables multi-machine fabrication processes.+The LPKF ProtoMat S103 is a 2.5-dimension CNC mill capable of drilling, milling, and routing to manufacture printed circuit board (PCB) and 2.5-dimension 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, and a highly-accurate alignment algorithm that enables multi-machine fabrication processes.
  
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 === Q & A === === Q & A ===
     * How do I use the 0.15mm drill bit?     * How do I use the 0.15mm drill bit?
-Our standard process easily handles drill hits down to 0.2mm (7.5 mil), but we have the capability to make 0.15mm (5.6 mil) drill hits as well with slightly more effort.  See our [[pcb-help_pm_0.15mm-drills|0.15mm Drill Hits]] page for details on that.+The LPKF sofware handles drill hits down to 0.2mm (7.5 mil) without any adjustments, but we have the capability to make 0.15mm (5.6 mil) drill hits as well with slightly more effort.  See our [[pcb-help_pm_0.15mm-drills|0.15mm Drill Hits]] page for details on that
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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. "Isn't the tool supposed to not break its own bits?" Yes, you would think, but at that scale, it still happens. It happens most frequently when the tool is adjusting the bit's height in the toolhead (right after it's picked the bit up), or during a drill hit. Therefore, it's really important to actually watch the bit exchange and then all of the drill hits to be able to emergency stop the tool (lift the cover) if it does break. Otherwise, the tool will not drill your holes out all the way. You can always replace the bit and re-drill if this happens, but it's still a pain. Either way, //strongly consider if you need holes that small!// Anything to make this process more reliable will save you lots of headaches and heartaches
  
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