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Labtech Microwave Makes Major Equipment Investment |
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Written by Philip Buonpastore
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
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PRESTEIGNE, UK – Labtech Microwave has purchased a March PCB-1600 plasma treatment system and a Hurco VMX24 machining center at its Presteigne microwave PCB production facility.
The company states that the PCB-1600 will provide increased capability for producing Teflon and ceramic substrate PCBs with uniform blind vias, higher aspect ratio holes, and a faster removal of residual resin on the PCB surface after laser cutting. The machine’s capability to process solvent sensitive microwave PCB materials such as RO3000 and RO6000 will also help contribute to the company’s environmental impact targets.
The Hurco VMX24 machining center’s key features include a CAD/CAM interface, which the company claims will reduce lead times and improving processes, efficiency and manufacturing capability.
Commenting on the investment, Brian Popsys of Labtech Microwave said, “The new plasma machine is much more flexible to use, requires less power and fulfils Labtech Microwave’s goal of reducing our environmental impact. The Hurco VMX24 will enable more efficient production of metal-backed PCBs and boxes for component manufacture.”
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