Compact, flexible and cost-effective

Laser depaneling systems from LPKF integrate seamlessly into existing and new manufacturing environments as well as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). The systems are specifically designed for increasing automation and the requirements of Industry 4.0.

Modular Automation Solutions

LPKF's automation solutions are modular and flexible and can be adapted to your individual requirements. The range of solutions extends from the addition of individual modules to a completely autonomous stand-alone solution for your depaneling process. Of course, integration into your SMT line can also be implemented without any problems.

SMEMA or optional Hermes interfaces ensure communication with upstream and downstream modules. In addition, LPKF depaneling systems can be optionally integrated into your MES system so that, in addition to the production flow, the data flow is also fully automatic and transparency and control of your production can be further optimized.

Application-specific and flexible carrier and gripper solutions help to meet the highest requirements for accuracy and cycle time. This ensures the handling of large and small as well as assembled and unassembled PCBs in any form and combination. In terms of product diversity, LPKF's solutions also meet the requirements of both mass production of individual layouts and high-mix low-volume production.

All in all, LPKF's handling solutions are specifically designed for the depaneling process to meet the highest demands for quality, cost efficiency and flexibility, just like the cutting process itself.

Advantages of LPKF systems

Process advantages through the laser

LPKF machines bring the advantages of laser systems over conventional depaneling tools to the automation of systems in particular:

The laser process is fully software-controlled. Changing materials or cutting contours are easily accommodated by adjusting the processing parameters and laser paths. Changeover times when changing variants are eliminated.
No significant mechanical or thermal stresses occur during laser cutting. The ablation products are extracted directly at the cutting channel. This means that even sensitive substrates can be processed precisely.
The laser beam requires only a few µm as a cutting channel. This allows more components to be placed on one panel.
The system software differentiates between operation in production and process setup. This significantly reduces operating errors.

Integration in production lines

Integrated SMEMA and optional Hermes interfaces and a newly developed handling system allow the CuttingMaster systems to be integrated into customer-specific production lines. There, they support production managers and machine operators: The laser system can cut any contours without mechanical conversions and allows production runs with high variance.

Supporting Software Solutions

LPKF laser systems are equipped with the CircuitPro software solution developed in-house. The software enables communication with upstream and downstream production processes as well as maximum flexibility in PCB production. In addition, the software can be used to create standard-compliant components from distorted base materials, among other things. The Cutting Master systems use highly sophisticated vision systems that can make corrections to the position and rotation angle of the component. The laser beam follows the contours of the real component position. The integrated vision system and internal infeed have been further optimized for the machines to minimize non-productive time.

Software Features:

Hermes & SMEMA interfaces
Multi-Fiducial recognition
Customized MES interfaces
Traceability Data & Supervisor Statistics
Bad Board Recognition
Read and create barcodes

Connection to MES solutions

With optional interfaces, LPKF's laser depaneling systems integrate seamlessly with existing Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). The laser system transfers operational parameters, machine data, tracking & tracing values and information on individual production processes.

LoadingMaster Systems as Automation Solution

LPKF LoadingMaster 1000

Handling of panels and printed circuit boards by means of cobot and customized fixture and gripper solution.

LPKF LoadingMaster 2000

The LoadingMaster 2000 combines all handling functions, fast loading and unloading of workpieces as well as simple feeding of benefits in one housing.