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FP Series

Flex and Rigid-Flex Circuit Processing Systems

Process Photonics has developed the rugged FP platform, a unique workstation design that has been configured for use with industry-proven CO2 and UV laser sources.  Three basic configurations are available:

The FP1000, with an RF-excited CO₂ laser for optimized machining in all common polymer materials, as well as green ceramic tape.

The FP2000, with a UV laser for optimized process quality in all common polymer materials, plus the ability to machine copper

The FP3000, with an RF-excited CO₂ laser for optimized machining in all common polymer materials, plus a UV laser for copper machining

	FP Series
	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
	APSTM for superior process quality
	Fast job changeover for prototype work
	High performance motion stages for rapid, accurate panel processing
	Fully programmable job setup
	Windows® operator interface

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 FP Series form the ultimate processing workstations for flex, with high performance galvos for rapid point-to-point drilling and routing complex features.  The CO₂ laser is appropriate for high speed machining (drilling, cutting and skiving) of polyimide, while the UV laser is able to machine copper and provide higher cut quality in polyimide.  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.  

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