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LPKF ProtoLaser U4
0.006kW Solid pcb Machine
Power
0.006 kW
Work Area
229×305mm
Origin
Germany
Released
2023
Accuracy
±0.01mm
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How It Compares
Compared against 17 machines in this category
Power Output▼ 91%
0.01kW
0Avg: 0.07 kW
Work Area▼ 64%
0.07m²
0Avg: 0.19 m²
Positioning Accuracy▼ 208%
±0.01mm
0Avg: 0.00 mm
Quick Facts: LPKF ProtoLaser U4
Laser Power & Type0.006kW Solid
Work Area229 × 305 mm
Estimated Price Range$85000-120000
Primary Applicationpcb
UV laser PCB prototyping system with 355nm wavelength and 20µm focused beam. Creates 50µm lines on FR4 with 18µm copper. No chemicals required.
PCB prototypingRF circuitsThin film processingR&D
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Full Specifications
Laser System
| Brand | LPKF |
| Model | ProtoLaser U4 |
| Laser Type | Solid |
| Power Output | 0.006 kW |
| Wavelength | 355 nm |
| Beam Quality (M²) | 1.2 |
Work Envelope
| Work Area (L × W) | 229 × 305 mm |
| Positioning Accuracy | ±0.01 mm |
Machine Specifications
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 910 × 795 × 1650 mm |
| Weight | 340 kg |
| Control System | CircuitPro Advanced |
| Cooling Type | Air |
| Power Consumption | 1.4 kW |
Commercial Information
| Country of Origin | DE |
| Release Year | 2023 |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Price Range | $85,000 - $120,000 |
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Price & Budget Fit
Listed range$85000-120000
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: SolidAutomation: full-autoControl: CircuitPro Advanced
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 2,000 operating hours.
- - Protective windows, nozzles, lenses, filters, and slats should be quoted as annual consumables.
Facility Readiness
- Power: 1.4kW 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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