On 23/06/2011 11:12, Mike Harrison wrote:
> They do make a laser PCB maker -
> http://www.lpkf.com/products/rapid-pcb-prototyping/laser-circuit-structur=
ing/laser-structuring-printed-circuit-boards.htm
> I think it uses a YAG laser. And is extremely expensive.
>
Thanks!


So not a cheap 1W laser?

Main Unit
power 1.4 kW
weight 260 kg !

Exhaust (cooling)
power 1.2kW
weight 80kg


Price $150,000  (35% cheaper than previous)
http://www.lpkfusa.com/newsletter/newsletter_11.2008.pdf


A PCB milling machine can weigh less than 1/10th of that.


You can buy a lot of quick turn round PCBs for that. IMO buying it is as=20
likely as buying tinned Unicorn.



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