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iLab Name: LPKF Mill
iLab Kiosk: BRK Packaging and Assembly Core
FIC: Dimitrios Peroulis 
Owner: Mihailo Bradash
Location: BRK 2254 - Galley
Maximum Wafer Size: 


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Overview

General Description

Maximum material Size: 200 X 260 X 10mm
Maximum PCB Platable Size: 200 X 260 mm (for reference if through hole plating will be required)

Please Read this Before Requesting Training on this Tool


Notice 1:This tool produces bare copper boards and limited 3D milling. The image to the right is an example board produced by an
LPKF mill. This board still needs to be removed from the larger stock material. 

Notice 2: Birckdoes not provide cutting tools to operate this tool. Before you can be trained on this tool, you will need
purchase the relevant tools for your production. For new users it is recommended to purchase the Starter Package.

Page 7 - Part Number 129103-1 - Starter Package - $450 (2020 pricing)

See catalog link to the right for details and pricing options.

www.lpkfusa.com

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Notice 3: Due to Prior issues with the LPKF mill, and extensive updates to the tool. Birck has decided to move this tool to a "selective approval" use case.
This means each professor/group should select one student to be the user for the entire group and all fabrications at the tool should be completed by that user or a BNC Engineer.

The goal is to have that user on the tool frequently so they become, and maintain, proficiency at a level that will reduce potential damage to the tool due to operator errors.


Ok, so I read that, and I don't think it's a good fit.  Now what..?

A simple google search for prototype PCB fabrication will turn up many options for online short run PCB services.
Review their capabilities carefully as they do vary from service to service. Some offer same day turn around!

Examples:

https://www.pcbway.com/

https://jlcpcb.com/

https://www.4pcb.com/


Specifications

DescriptionValue
Workplace noise level~71 dB (A), without soundproof hood and dust extraction
Range of spindle speedsUp to 10,000 rpm (variable)
X and Y feed rate150 mm/s
Drilling rate150 strokes per minute
Tool ChangeManual
Tool shank3.175 mm diameter (0.125 in)
Cutting depth adjustmentAutomatic
Working area305 x 229 x 23 mm
Resolution(X/Y)+/- 0.25 um (0.01 mil)
Repeatability+/- 5 um (0.2 mil)
Minimum drill diameter0.2 mm

Technology Overview 

 


Sample Requirements and Preparation

Items that require milling should be prepared as either a Gerber, DWG/DXF, or IPT/SLDPRT file type.

Depending on your file type preparation for milling will be different, please see the appropriate sub sections within the "Standard Operating Procedure" section. 


Standard Operating Procedure

System start up

  1. Start the PC.
  2. Check that the switch on the dust extraction unit is set to the manual position.

Gerber files


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DWG/DXF files


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IPT/SLDPRT files


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Questions & Troubleshooting



Process Library

References

RP Tools & Materials Price List.pdf