banner.jpg 050 Overview the Fundamental Issues in PCB Micro-Drilling Industry Chao Wang1,2, Mike Wellstead1, Kai Cheng2, Dave Goodwin1, John Stratton1 and Richard Rakowski2 1Westwind Air Bearings Division, Holton Road, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6LN, UK 2Brunel university London, Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UB8 3PH, UK ABSTRACT

This paper represents the fundamental issues of high speed micro-drilling tools in application of PCB drilling industry. Moreover, high accurate levels of machine and process capability are demanded to ensure manufacturing productivity in MiB, BGA and passive control drilling. The contribution of these elements is analyzed and reported.

Keywords: Air bearing spindle, PCB drilling, Micro-drills, Board material.

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