About Accessories and Options
Do you supply the dust-proof/acoustic cabinets?
We supply the dust-proof/acoustic cabinets for each model.
What is the purpose of the fiducial positioning camera? (The difference between 30 and 60 times)
This option is used for positioning of the substrate board. Additionally it is useful in additional milling and in positioning the double side milling.
We recommend our customer to use the 60 times magnification when magnifying 50µm track with the FP-21T Precision.
How to choose the vacuum table?
It depends on the thickness of the substrate board. When the substrate is more than 200µm, we recommend plastic resin type, When it is as thin as 50µm, we recommend ceramic type.
About After Sales Support
Are there overseas distributors?
Currently, we have many distributor in USA, Asia, and Europe.
We will be creating a larger network in near future.
Is it possible to use the prototyping machine overseas that was purchased in Japan?
Our system is compliant from 85 to 264V.
How much does it cost for shipping a system?
It depends on the destination, but essentially the shipping cost is included in the price of the system.
In case of the oversea, we export F.O.B. Japan.
How about repairing a system?
MITS repairs in our factory, but in overseas our distributors are in charge of repairing. For small issues, we support our customers by telephone or email.
Are there any maintenance contracts?
We provide an annual maintenance contract. Please contact us for more detail.
What is the regular maintenance of the machine?
Lubricate the lead screw, or cleaning of the spindle motor and inside of the collet.
About MITS Software
What is it like the license of the software? (Are there network license?)
There is only node lock licenses. (since Dec 2007)
Is it difficult to learn how to use the software? (Is the software difficult to learn?)
Those who have experience of using CAD, they are able to master it in about one hour training.
Those who have no experience of using CAD, they can master our software from 3 to 4 hours training.
About the MITS Systems
Can you make the through hole plating after drilling?
We supply many kinds of through hole formation system.
(such as through hole pin, conductive paste)
Is it possible to mill on aluminum material?
An optional aluminum engraving bit makes it possible to mill on aluminun.
Are Routing and Drilling processes possible?
Both routing and drilling are possible.
What is the thinnest thickness of substrate board that can be used?
When using the FP-21T Precision and vacuum table, it is 0.05mm (50µm).
Other models without using the vacuum table, it is 0.2mm.
Do you need special equipment to fix the board?
Fixing by Scotch tape is sufficient.
Additionally, we supply two kinds of vacuum table.
What kind of material can you use as a substrate board?
FR-4 board, Paper phenol, Teflon, Strontium titanate, alminium, and acril material
Isn’t it difficult to adjust the milling speeds?
The milling speed or spindle rotation speeds can configure easily.
Additionally, the rough indication is written in the users’ manual.
What is the thinnest track width of the milling?
FP-21T Precision is 0.05mm (50µm)
Other models are 0.1mm
What is the maximum working area? (unit : mm)
From 150mm x 150mm (FP-21T Precision) to 400mm x 365mm (Auto Lab W)
What is the file format that MITS machine can load?
DXF file and Gerber file.
(CR-5000, Altium Designer (Protel), PADS, OrCAD, WinPCB, Eagle, Microwave Office, AutoCAD, AutoDesk etc)
What is the standard accessories of the prototyping machine?
Bakelite board, FR-4 board, fiducial pin for double side milling, software CD-ROM, Installation Manual
What is the specification of the air compressor?
Please ask us more detailed information because the specification varies depending on each mode. Rough standard specification is as follows:
* regulating pressure ; more than 0.6Mpa
* Outlet air volume; more than 60L/min
* Diameter of the tube; 6mm (outer shape)
What is the advantage of the optional vacuum cleaner?
Compared with the house hold vacuum cleaner, it is very silent and has high dust-collection as well as high air cleaning HEPA filter.
House hold vacuum cleaners are utilizable for the system?
A. House hold vacuum cleaners are utilizable. But there is a problem of the noise and some house hold type cannot operate at the same time as the prototyping machine. Additionally, some are not durable enough for long time usage.
About Tools
What is the longevity of the tools?
For 90 degree end mills, we recommend to change the tool when milled 25m long.
For 0.8mm drilling bit, we recommend to change the tools when drilled 2000 holes.
Is it possible to change the tools automatically?
A. Auto tool change models can do it automatically.
General
Which equipment do you need besides Prototyping machine?
* CAD designing the pattern of the circuit : EASY CAD
* Personal computer (PC): OS Windows / Interface : USB port or RS232C port
* Vacuum cleaner “Jetstream”
* Air compressor, Ring setter (simplified model) base )for HP model / ATC model (Besides Auto Lab)
* Tools (such as end mills) are required