LPKF ProtoMat S62 - 3.6 Manual operation

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Manual operation

40 ProtoMat

S62

Use For tool-friendly material removal/contour milling, the 2.5 D function

should be used with the following materials/milling depths:

Tab. 1: 2.5 D processing, milling depth and materials

3.6 Manual operation

The manual operation is used primarily for creating individual bores and

structures, for post-processing printed circuit boards manufactured auto-

matically and for special applications.

Manual operation supplements the automatic functions and can be exe-

cuted at any time.

Material Milling depth

GFK (FR4)/CFK base material

PTFE/ceramic composite base material

>2mm

Wood

Non-ferrous metals (aluminium, brass)

>0.25mm

Plastics (polyoxymethylenes, ABS copolymers

Main Page

Introduction4
Information about this Document5
- Table of Contents7
List of Figures13
1 For Your Safety17
- Designated Use17
- Safety Instructions19
Fig. 1: Protomat ® S62 Basic Equipment23
- What I What?23
2 What Is What23
- Circuit Board Plotter with Acoustic Cabinet23
Fig. 2: Optional Components24
- Milling/Drilling Head25
Fig. 3: Milling/Drilling Head (Front View)25
- Traversing Table and Tool Magazine26
Fig. 4: Traversing Table with Tool Magazine26
Fig. 5: Vacuum Table (Optional)26
- Connecting Elements and Rating Plates27
Fig. 6: Main Switch with Mains Connection27
Fig. 7: Dust Extraction and Data Connections28
Fig. 8: Control Unit with Data Connections28
- LPKF Dust Extraction29
Fig. 9: LPKF Dust Extraction29
Fig. 10: Defined Positions of the Milling/Drilling Head31
- Milling Depth/Width Limitation32
3 What You Should Know31
- The Milling/Drilling Head31
  - Defined Positions31
Fig. 11: Setting Wheel for Milling Depth Limiter32
Fig. 12: Milling Width with Universal Cutter and Micro Cutter33
- The Traversing Table34
Fig. 13: Pass Hole System34
- The Pass Hole System35
- Material Fastening35
Fig. 14: Turning the Material through the Mirror Axis35
- The Tool Magazine36
- Usable Tools36
Fig. 15: Tool Positions36
- Surface Tools37
- Penetrative Tools39
- The 2.5 D Function41
Fig. 16: 2,5 D Processing (Application Examples))41
- Manual Operation42
- Automatic Operation43
4 Manual Tasks and Settings49
- Switching on the System49
  - Switching on the LPKF Dust Extraction (Optional)50
Fig. 17: Dust Extraction - Operating Modes50
- Setting the Suction Force (Optional)51
- Switching on the Circuit Board Plotter51
- Starting Boardmaster52
Fig. 18: Dialog Box Tool Status52
- Checking the Connection Settings (if Necessary)53
Fig. 19: Input Window Connect53
- Switching off the System54
- Finding out about Boardmaster56
  - The User Interface56
Fig. 20: Boardmaster User Interface56
- Frequently Used Functions58
- Positioning the Milling/Drilling Head60
- Mounting/Dismounting the Milling Depth Limiter Base64
  - Dismounting the Plastic Base/Brush Head64
Fig. 21: Removing the Plastic Base from the Milling Depth Limiter64
- Mounting the Plastic Base/Brush Head65
Fig. 22: Fitting the Plastic Base on the Milling Depth Limiter65
- Loading66
  - Loading and Setting up the Base Material66
Fig. 23: Defining the Material Size and Position68
- Setting up Tools69
  - Opening the Tool Magazine Dialogue Box69
Fig. 24: Tool Positions Input Window69
- Assigning Tool Positions70
Fig. 25: Assigning Tool Positions70
Fig. 26: Defined Tool Positions71
- Inserting Tools72
- Selecting a Tool for Processing72
  - Picking Up/Setting down a Tool73
- Setting the Focus (Visionsystem Only)73
  - Setting the Focus to the Saved Value73
  - Adjusting the Focus Position74
Fig. 27: Adjusting the Focus Position74
- Drilling75
  - Drilling a Hole75
- Milling76
- Creating a Pass Hole System (Basic Equipment)79
  - Preparing the Circuit Board Plotter79
  - Drilling Pass Holes into Pass Hole Strips80
Fig. 28: Selecting Pass Hole Drills for Pass Hole Strips80
Fig. 29: Boardmaster Message "Drill Pass Hole80
Fig. 30: Boardmaster Message "Depth Limiter Removed81
- Drilling Pass Holes into the Drilling Underlay82
Fig. 31: Selecting Pass Hole Drills for Base Material/Drilling Underlay82
- Creating a Pass Hole System for the Vacuum Table83
  - Preparing the Circuit Board Plotter and Vacuum Table84
Fig. 32: Pass Hole Strips in the Vacuum Table84
- Drilling Pass Holes into Pass Hole Strips85
  - Setting Parameters for Drilling Pass Holes85
Fig. 33: Setting Parameters for Drilling Pass Holes85
- Setting the Machine Parameters for Drilling Pass Hole Strips86
- Drilling Pass Holes into Pass Hole Strips86
Fig. 34: Selecting Pass Hole Drills for Pass Hole Strips86
Fig. 35: Boardmaster Message "Drill Pass Hole87
Fig. 36: Boardmaster Message "Depth Limiter Removed87
- Drilling Pass Holes into the Sinter Plate88
  - Adjusting Machine Parameters88
Fig. 37: Machine Parameters88
- Drilling Pass Holes into the Sinter Plate89
Fig. 38: Selecting Pass Hole Drills for Pass Hole Strips89
- Inserting Pass Hole Pins90
  - Inserting Pass Hole Pins91
Fig. 39: Press-In Tool with Pass Hole Pin91
5 Working Sequence in Automatic Mode93
- Preparation93
- Defining the Production Type93
  - Selecting a Phase File93
- Setting up a Job94
Fig. 40: Positioning a Project96
- Saving a Job97
- Setting up the Tools97
  - Opening the Tool Positions Input Window98
Fig. 41: Tool Positions Input Window98
- Configuring Tools in the Tool Magazine99
Fig. 42: Assigning Tool Positions99
Fig. 43: Defined Tool Positions99
- Inserting Tools100
- Selecting/Setting up a Production Phase101
  - Selecting the Production Phase101
  - Selecting Tools (Optional)101
    - Selecting Tools102
Fig. 44: Selecting Tools102
- Activating Data103
- Setting up 2.5 D Processing (Optional)105
  - Setting up Contour Milling with 2.5 D Mode106
    - Activating the 2.5 D Mode for a Phase106
Fig. 45: Activating the 2.5 D Mode in the Phases Dialogue Box106
- Setting the Moving-Free Height107
- Setting up Surface Milling with 2.5 D Mode107
Fig. 46: Setting the Moving-Free Height107
- Starting Production108
  - Starting a Production Phase108
  - Milling Contours in 2.5 D Mode (Optional)109
Fig. 47: 2.5 D Mode: Configuring109
- Adjusting the Milling Depth/Width110
Fig. 48: Adjusting the Milling Width110
- Stopping the Production Phase111
  - Interrupting the Production Phase111
- Ending Production111
  - Saving the Production Status111
  - Aborting Production112
Fig. 49: Message When Aborting Production112
6 Care and Maintenance113
- Caring/Inspecting113
  - Cleaning the Surfaces113
  - Carrying out a Visual Inspection113
- Maintaining Milling Depth Limiter and Collet Chuck114
  - Removing and Cleaning the Milling Depth Limiter114
    - Removing the Milling Depth Limiter114
Fig. 50: Collet Chuck Tools114
Fig. 51: Dismantling the Milling Depth Limiter115
Fig. 52: Dismantling the Milling Depth Limiter115
- Cleaning the Milling Depth Limiter116
- Removing and Cleaning the Collet Chuck116
  - Opening the Collet Chuck116
Fig. 53: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset117
- Removing the Collet Chuck118
Fig. 54: Tool with Collet Chuck Wrench118
Fig. 55: Unscrewing the Collet Chuck118
- Cleaning the Collet Chuck and the Collet Chuck Holder119
Fig. 56: Cleaning the Collet Chuck Holder119
Fig. 57: Cleaning the Collet Chuck Holder119
- Mounting the Collet Chuck and the Milling Depth Limiter120
  - Screwing in the Collet Chuck120
  - Mounting the Milling Depth Limiter120
- Replacing Fuses121
  - Removing the Side Wall of the Acoustic Cabinet121
Fig. 58: Removing the Side Wall of the Acoustic Cabinet121
- Replacing the Fuses122
Fig. 59: Orientation of the Fuse Holder122
- Mounting the Side Wall of the Acoustic Cabinet123
- Configuring the Tool Holder Position123
  - Configuring the Tool Holder Position (Without Camera)123
    - Defining the Milling/Drilling Head Offset123
    - Activating the Service Functions124
Fig. 60: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset124
Fig. 61: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset125
Fig. 62: Tool Box with Service Functions125
- Testing the Tool Holder Position126
- Correcting the Tool Holder Position127
- Determining the Tool Holder Position with Visionsystem128
  - Setting the Camera Offset128
Fig. 63: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset128
Fig. 64: Positioning the Camera Image above the Bore129
- Preparing the Tool Magazine for Determining the Position130
Fig. 65: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset130
Fig. 66: Measuring Insert for Determining the Position with Visionsystem130
- Calling the Service Functions131
Fig. 67: Setting the Milling/Drilling Head Offset131
- Reading in the Position Data132
Fig. 68: Tool Magazine with Service Functions132
- Adjusting the Camera (Only with Visionsystem)133
  - Setting the Camera Offset134
Fig. 69: Setting the Camera Offset134
Fig. 70: Positioning the Camera above the Bore135
- Calibrating Fiducial Recognition136
  - Preparing the Fiducial Recognition136
Fig. 71: Bore in the Camera Image Window136
Fig. 72: Setting Fiducial Recognition137
Fig. 73: Fiducial Calibration137
Fig. 74: Calibration Not Possible138
Fig. 75: Calibration Successful138
- Determining the Fiducial Diameter139
Fig. 76: Measured Values in the Camera Image139
Fig. 77: Fiducial Settings140
Fig. 78: Calibration Settings140
Fig. 79: Calibration Complete141
Fig. 80: Fiducial Settings141
- Changing the Dust Extraction Filter142
Fig. 81: Measured Values in the Camera Image142
7 Error Messages/Malfunctions143
8 Decommissioning, Transport, Disposal145
- Decommissioning145
  - Switching the Protomat ® S62 off145
  - Disconnect the Connecting Cables145
- Transport146
  - Fitting Transport Braces146
- Disposal146
  - Machine Parts and Components146
  - Consumables146
9 Technical Data147
10 LPKF Service149
11 EC Declaration of Conformity151
12 Index153

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