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FP2000

Flex and Rigid-Flex Circuit Processing Systems

Based on the rugged FP platform, the FP2000 workstation utilizes a production-proven diode-pumped solid state UV laser for optimized machining in all common polymer materials

- polyimide

- copper

- cover films (polyimide, acrylic, epoxies)

- rigid-flex (FR4, aramid reinforcement)

- solder resist
FP2000
Integrated laser machining tool for high     volume production
Configured for a variety of applications:
     ·circuit excising, cutting and routing
     ·skiving and reverse baring
     ·blind via and through-hole drilling
     ·cutting flying leads
     ·defect repair
High performance motion stages for rapid, accurate panel processing
UV laser source for optimum process quality
Fully programmable job setup
Windows® operator interface
Fast job changeover for prototype work

  download FP2000 data sheet

Lasers have been used to process flex circuits for over 15 years.  The current requirements for precision processing of parts for the hard disk drive industry (suspension flex) and the electronics packaging industry (chip on flex, multi-chip modules, PCMCIA cards) are typical of the applications where lasers provide manufacturers with significant advantages. 

The FP2000 is the ultimate processing workstation for flex, with high performance galvos for rapid point-to-point drilling and routing complex features.  The UV laser is appropriate for high speed machining (drilling, cutting and skiving) of polyimide with excellent edge quality, as well as cutting copper traces for suspended leads.   In addition, the system can process glass- and aramid-reinforced epoxies and resin-coated foil for rigid and rigid-flex applications. 

Consult the flex processing applications note for more information.

 

Specifications*

System Hardware

· High power UV laser (several models available, starting at 2W)

· Configured with high performance galvanometer scanners for high speed feature skiving, cutting and via drilling

· Small UV spot for highest precision

· Galvanometer scanning field:  50x50 mm

· Maximum panel size 533mm x 635mm

(21" x 25")

· Vacuum platen for panel hold-down

· Integrated power meter for process control

· Precision linear motor XY stages with high resolution encoder feedback

· High performance motion and laser controller

· CDRH Class 1 enclosure

· Large process viewing window

· Automated vision system for precision alignment, and scaling, offset, trapezoidal and rotation compensation

· Beam placement accuracy:  15µm (3 sigma) over panel process area
· Ultrastable steel weldment frame with resonance dampening
· Compliant with CE and North American regulations

· Optional automatic panel loader/unloader

· Easy integration with customer-supplied roll-to-roll equipment

Utilities

· Electrical: 208 VAC, single phase, 25A, 60Hz; or 400 VAC, single phase, 15A, 50Hz.

· Exhaust: ablation debris removal through 3"  (76mm) diameter duct, 100 SCFM typical

· Dimensions (HxWxD): 93"x64"x86"

2356mm x 1626mm x 2192mm

· Weight: 2773 kg (6100 lbs)
 

System Control

· Windows XP® based user interface

· User friendly operator screens

· Compatible with all industry standard file formats

· Rapid drill file conversion and path optimization utility.

· System monitoring for process integrity

· Full system diagnostics

· Saving of multiple job parameter files

· Password protection for access to configuration, set-up, and operating screens

· Emergency stop and safety interlock circuits

· Optional network  interface

Process Parameters

· UV laser source minimizes heat affected zone and produces clean edges with minimum process residue

· Continuous line and area scanning, circuit excising or point to point processing

· Programmable laser pulse rate, pulse overlap, and scanning area

· Adjustable laser beam shape and energy density

· Automatically process stepped vias
· Via sizes from 40µm to 250µm
· Via roundness error:  10% maximum
· Drilling rates up to 500 blind vias/sec within galvo field
· Cutting rates up to 100 mm/sec
· Consult PPI for cutting rates in your material.
* specifications are subject to revision and change

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