Category:PCB SMT Stencil
The purpose of an SMT stencil is to transfer solder paste to a bare circuit board. Before the assembly of the SMT components solder paste is printed onto the component pads of the printed circuit board by stencil, which are today usually manufactured from steel, more rarely from nickel or polyimide.
Hi, How can the life of the stencil be decided? As the stencil is used continuously the thickness go on decreasing. How are you all deciding the life of stencil? As visually its difficult to dec...(view more)
Anyone using Invar Stencils? Do they meet the same level of paste release as chloroformed?(view more)
Hi, we are a low volume high mix contract shop. My boss wants me to investigate getting the necessary equipment to make our own stencils. Would anyone know a good source for this type of equipment? Or...(view more)
What does everyone use for stencil apertures on D Paks? What's the best way to keep them from floating during reflow?(view more)
Does anyone have a cheap trick way to store stencil foils?(view more)
What is the preferred method of under stencil wiping? (Wet or Dry wipe)(view more)
We are having continual problems with our stencil bindings falling apart in our washer. We use a PMR5000 ultrasonic with Vigon sc2000 cleaning fluid. We cycle them in the washer for about 9 minu...(view more)
Hello there, I have a new board, fairly heavily populated with a number of FPBGA on it. The smallest has a pitch of .4mm.I have 3 questions, 1st what is the best appeture for this small pitch. 2...(view more)
i am looking for a stencil cleanning machine. Just only for solder paste residues. Which one is better: air sprayer or ultrasonic? Thanks(view more)
Could anyone please provide with some names of manufacturer's of stencil storage racks for 29"x29" frames? Any input is appreciated.(view more)