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LPKF ProtoMat E33 & CircuitPro – Single layer PCB guide

1. Preparing the machining data

Project setup

  • In Circuit pro, choose the One Layer (Top) template.

  • Go into:

  • File -> Import

  • Import your production gerber/excellon files.

For a one layer pcb we only need these:

  • Top Layer

  • Drill

  • Outline

  • Assign the correct Templates

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Tool configuration

  • Go into:

  • Wizards -> Equipment configuration wizard

  • In the Available Tools tab, choose all the mills/drills you have.

Toolpath generation

  • In CAM View run

  • Calculate Toolpath

  • We only need drills to be selected on the bottom left of the dialog.

  • Troubleshooting

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2. Board Production Wizard

Running the board production wizard

  • In the toolbor select:
  • Wizards -> PCB Production

3. Securing the material

  • Using a double-sided tape, mount your board on the sacrificial bed. photo_5792124734714613184_y.jpg
  • Make sure that the board is firmly seated, and aligned photo_5792124734714613183_y.jpg

4. Material settings

  • Choose your material:
  • FR4-Takt
  • Make sure to check if copper height is set correctly.

Setting the board position and size

  • In Machining View:
  • Move the toolhead to the bottom left corner.
  • Click on the bottom left icon.

Board dimensions

  • Put your boards dimensions into the corresponding fields.
  • All set! -> click OK. Matsettings.png

Board placement

  • Drag the pcb where you want on the material, make sure the whole milling area is on the pcb. boardprodwizard1placement.png

Tool magazine change

  • In the marking drills phase, ignore the prompt to insert a cutter, as Circuit pro ignores the set travel height in this phase. Run it empty.
  • Insert the tool the wizard asks for, if it's a milling tool follow this guide

Contour Cutter / Drill

  • Make sure the drill/router goes all the way through the board, if it's depth is too shallow, move the sock up, dont put the tool itself lower.
  • -> Finish Production