FX-5 High Speed Drilling Machine (Code: )

FX-5 High Speed Drilling Machine

The FX-5 is a compact, high speed printed circuit board drilling machine, designed primarily for the development engineer, PCB manufacturer, or model shop. Its high accuracy and ease of operation make it ideal for drilling prototypes and small batches of PCBs. The machine is of a robust steel construction and features an integral fan to assist swarf removal. A work illuminating lamp, spring plunger for stack drilling and an adjustable dead-stop attachment are also included. The FX-5 offers a choice of two fixed operating speeds : 14,000 rpm or 18,000 rpm, switchable by means of a toggle switch on top of the machine.

FX-5R PCB Routing Machine

A modified version of the FX-5 Drilling Machine also suitable for routing PCBs. The machine has a fence and depth stop and is fitted with special bearings, allowing it to withstand heavy side loadings. The router is ideal for making cut-outs in edge connectors, shaping complicated contours, removing unwanted tracks, or chamfering rough edges of circuit boards.