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PCB Prototype & Small-Batch Equipment Solution
Compact lab and small-batch PCB line — 5 machines covering developing, etching, stripping, plating, and drying for low-to-medium volume production.
Production Process Flow
From raw material to finished part — the complete 5-step production line for pcb prototype.
1
Developing
Develop the photoresist
2
Etching
Pattern the copper
3
Stripping
Remove remaining resist
4
Plating
Add copper or finish coat
5
Drying
Final dry before inspection
Complete Equipment List
Every machine on the production line, with its function and link to the product page.
| # | Machine | Function on this line | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Small Developing Machine | Develop small-format PCBs | |
| 02 | Small Precision Etching Machine | Etch prototype panels | |
| 03 | Photoresist Stripping Machine | Strip remaining resist after etch | |
| 04 | Small Copper Plating Machine | Add copper layer (PTH or panel plating) | |
| 05 | Hot Air Drying Oven | Final drying after plating and stripping |
Key Production Parameters
What to specify when requesting a quote for this production line.
Panel sizeUp to 400 × 500 mm
Throughput10 – 50 panels / shift
Min trace0.15 mm
ChemistryFerric chloride / Cupric chloride
Operators1 – 2 per shift
Floor space~25 m²
Power10 – 15 kW
Best forR&D, lab, prototype runs
Sample Products
Examples of parts made on a typical pcb prototype line.
Lab PCB etching machine
Small-batch etcher
Pre-treatment unit
Pilot line setup
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