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News Release from: Labtech Microwave
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 05 May 2008
Microwave company boosts PCB production
Labtech Microwave's PCB production investment consists of a March PCB-1600 plasma treatment system and a Hurco VMX24 machining centre.
Labtech Microwave has invested in new machinery at its Presteigne microwave printed circuit board (PCB) production facility, with the aim of improving processes, efficiency and manufacturing capability At a combined cost of GBP 180,000, Labtech Microwave's latest investment consists of a March PCB-1600 plasma treatment system and a Hurco VMX24 machining centre
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 21 Jan 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The PCB-1600 will provide increased capability for producing plated-through-hole Teflon and ceramic substrate PCBs.
It will also allow uniform treatments for blind vias, higher aspect ratio holes and a faster, more reliable removal of residual resin on the PCB surface following laser cutting.
As well as having the capacity to process solvent-sensitive microwave PCB materials such as RO3000 and RO6000, the machine will contribute to the company's environmental impact targets by reducing its reliance on the removal of fluorine from Teflon-based PCB substrates.
The Hurco VMX24 machining centre's key features include a CAD/CAM (computer aided design/manufacture) interface which can reduce programming by up to 50% and as a result will help Labtech Microwave to reduce lead times.
Labtech Microwave's present product mix is characterised by smaller batch sizes, complex and higher tolerance work.
This often requires operator intervention and special programming, which can affect run times and affect cutter usage on some jobs.
The multiaxis VMX24 achieves tolerances of better than +/-0.025mm and the 24-station automatic tool changer goes from tool to tool in three seconds.
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