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C60

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What is it?

The sources describe the LPKF ProtoMat C60 as a PCB prototyping machine used for direct fabrication of prototype circuits from CAD and Gerber data. It is shown producing milled amplifier and milling-channel examples in a rapid PCB prototyping workflow.

What can it run?

Process applications and technology nodes documented for this tool.

  • PCB prototyping
  • Circuit board plotting
  • Prototype fabrication

What do the numbers mean?

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Machine name
LPKF ProtoMat C60[1]
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Described as
PCB Prototyping Machine[1]
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Use in workflow
Direct use for circuit board plotting and prototype fabrication from Extended Gerber RS-274X data[1]
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Material used in example prototype
62 mil FR4 material with 1 oz. (35 µm) copper clad[1]
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Example milling channel
10 mil (250 µm)[1]
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Example fabrication time
about 15 minutes[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What kind of work is the LPKF C60 used for?

It is used for PCB prototyping and PCB structuring.[1]

What file format is used to drive the machine in the described workflow?

Layout data is exported in Extended Gerber RS-274X format for direct use by the machine.[1]

What process does the machine use to form the prototype circuit?

It mills the circuit to produce the prototype.[1]

What substrate and copper clad were used in the cited prototype example?

The prototype was fabricated on 62 mil FR4 material with 1 oz. copper clad.[1]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the C60 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the C60 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the C60 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the C60 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the C60 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the C60 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
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Last updated Jul 29, 2026.