PCB cut-away view tool

[steveo_steveorino]

Does anyone know of any PCB bare board cutaway view builders? I would like to create a powerpoint presentation when ever we get new tecnnology or I need to give build training to my designers. Preferably a tool that has a previously created library of cutaway views of features (microvias, PTH,NPTH holes, pads, pad stacks, prepregs, laminates, etc.) that I can show a build and train some on the steps of a process. Thanks to anyone that may help.

 

[jpanhalt]

Are you looking just for cut away or for 3D? Most, maybe all, 3D programs provide cutaway. Eagle has partnered with Google SketchUp to provide EagleUp (https://eagleup.wordpress.com/).

John

 

[steveo_steveorino]

Are you looking just for cut away or for 3D? Most, maybe all, 3D programs provide cutaway. Eagle has partnered with Google SketchUp to provide EagleUp (https://eagleup.wordpress.com/).

John

I don't necessarilly need 3d, but it would probably be better. A side cutaway showing core structure, cutaway of holes and copper areas,etc is all I really need. Its the picture is worth a thousand words thing when you are trying to train a bunch of CAM designers on a new process for MFG. Example is showing the differance between a plated through hole and a laser via. Or the differance between a stacked microvia and a stepped microvia. I want to show the whole stackup with plating in the hole, copper pads, finish plating, soldermask coverage and silkscreen. Eagleup is blocked so I will need to go have the IT guys give me permission to check it out.
Thanks for the reply John.

 

[jpanhalt]

Maybe something from a board house showing how vias and through-hole plating is done would meet your needs. In Eagle, if you go to the autorouter dialog, it will show drawings of the cross-sections. They are not photo-realistic, though.

John