Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 22 13:17:49 EDT 2011 | ehughes
I would be careful with trying Rain-X. Rain-X is a silanol treatment that is not durable. That is why you need to reapply it on a windshield many times. Also you could contaminate the paste as it will come off the stencil during the printing. From
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 20 18:09:57 EDT 2011 | isd_jwendell
Nice idea on the rain-x. I'll give it a try, thanks.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 21 10:52:49 EDT 2011 | cyber_wolf
This is crazy talk.
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 22 07:23:44 EDT 2011 | ccouture
Yes, the smaller the aperture, the more difference you will see. It's at it's best on the very fine pitch(
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 17 16:29:05 EDT 2011 | markhoch
Has anybody else tried using stencils coated with Nano ProTek? I did find that I could reduce my cleaning frequency and squeegee pressure, which should help to increase stencil life, but I'm finding that it seems to wear off quicker than I thought i
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 22 10:43:00 EDT 2011 | cyber_wolf
Rain X goes on windshields. Nano coating goes in the garbage. Order your stencils correctly from a reputable stencil house and fugetaboutit.
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 08 11:32:54 EDT 2011 | jseagle
Haven't used it yet but have requested a sample. Care to share what the cost is? I'll reply after I've tried it.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 21 07:13:15 EDT 2011 | stevezeva
Rain-x being a hydrophobic silicone polymer, aren't you worried that it might cause solderability problems?
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 21 07:15:27 EDT 2011 | ccouture
I cleaned the stencil with IPA 99% before applying the Rain-X. Apply Rain-X as per instruction.
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 21 07:21:47 EDT 2011 | ccouture
So far after ~1500 units printed with the stencil treated once with Rain-X, no issues were detected with solder joints. The only difference is no more solder bridges on fine pitch with .010" openings. The print is picture perfect on all pads, nice an
