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FiberEntry Level
LPKF ProtoLaser R4
0.02kW Fiber pcb Machine
Power
0.02 kW
Work Area
229×305mm
Origin
Germany
Released
2022
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How It Compares
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Power Output▼ 70%
0.02kW
0Avg: 0.07 kW
Work Area▼ 64%
0.07m²
0Avg: 0.19 m²
Quick Facts: LPKF ProtoLaser R4
Laser Power & Type0.02kW Fiber
Work Area229 × 305 mm
Estimated Price Range$55000-75000
Primary Applicationpcb
1064nm laser for PCB structuring with 100µm minimum feature size. Cost-effective option for standard FR4 processing.
PCB prototypingStandard circuitsEducation
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Full Specifications
Laser System
| Brand | LPKF |
| Model | ProtoLaser R4 |
| Laser Type | Fiber |
| Power Output | 0.02 kW |
| Wavelength | 1064 nm |
Work Envelope
| Work Area (L × W) | 229 × 305 mm |
Machine Specifications
| Control System | CircuitPro |
| Cooling Type | Air |
| Power Consumption | 1.2 kW |
Commercial Information
| Country of Origin | DE |
| Release Year | 2022 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Price Range | $55,000 - $75,000 |
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Price & Budget Fit
Listed range$55000-75000
Power tierEntry level
OriginGermany
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Best-Fit Buyer Profile
Best fit for first-time industrial buyers, thin sheet production, prototypes, and small-batch jobs with constrained capital budget.
Application: pcbLaser: FiberAutomation: full-autoControl: CircuitPro
Material Capability
Material capability is not fully published. Request a test-cut report for your thickest production material.
Check thickness parametersMaintenance & Consumables
Plan preventive service roughly every 5,000 operating hours.
- - Protective windows, nozzles, lenses, filters, and slats should be quoted as annual consumables.
Facility Readiness
- Power: 1.2kW machine load plus auxiliaries
- Cooling: Air cooling
- Extraction: verify fume extraction need by material
- Noise: 55 dB operating level
US Buyer Compliance
- Electrical: confirm 480V or 208V three-phase compatibility, transformer needs, and NEMA enclosure rating.
- Safety: verify Class 4 laser controls, OSHA lockout/tagout procedures, ANSI Z136.1 program ownership, and interlocked enclosure options.
- Certification: request UL/ETL-listed electrical panels or field evaluation path before purchase approval.
- Support: confirm US spare parts stock, technician coverage, remote diagnostics, and warranty labor terms.
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