Optec offers two standard UV micromachining systems. Both systems are excimer-based mask projection
micromachiners, for high quality micromachining of a wide range of materials, thin films etc.
Optec MicroMaster is a high specification, multi-function, reconfigurable, small footprint workstation, and
includes excimer laser, sophisticated beam delivery optics, precision part motion, & flexible control
software.
Optec ProMaster is a complete budget micromachining system with special BDU built on the the laser front
end.
Common Features
BOTH systems are capable of high quality UV micromachining with μ-scale resolution
SAME laser source
SAME confocal 3e projection lens, with TTL vision.
SIMILAR ProcessPower s/w, more features in ProcessPower for MicroMaster, mainly connected with
variable demag. & focus control
Principal Differences
MicroMaster has fully variable UV demag.;- ProMaster is fixed X10 demag.
MicroMaster depth/focus control is motorized;- ProMaster is manual
MicroMaster takes several different and interchangeable mask options;- ProMaster has just 32-
motif motorized selector( MVA in development)
MicroMaster has additional off-axis vision system;- none on ProMaster.
MicroMaster has motif highlighting;- none on ProMaster
MicroMaster has s/w energy control;- ProMaster is manual
MicroMaster has 200x200mm X,Y travel;- ProMaster is 100x100mm.
MicroMaster offers motorized theta option, and associated s/w routine for auto-align to part
fiducials;- ProMaster has standard manual theta.
MicroMaster has twin screens for CCTV & PC control;- ProMaster has single flat screen with
incrusted image.
MicroMaster offer different gas control options;- ProMaster has just coaxial debris control nozzle.
MicroMaster has more space for large parts.
Another Difference
ProMaster is less than 2/3 the price of MicroMaster
