Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 29 05:53:53 EST 2023 | 1_manuel
Thanks a lot for your input! Including specific notes on the stencil sounds like a good plan, and I'll make sure to communicate that. If the shipping process becomes cumbersome with multiple stencils, I'll definitely consider the option of a low-cost
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 31 21:14:30 EDT 2006 | chrisgriffin
Does any one know how far left or right from center the aperatures can be? If I had a 6" board, and a stencil with cut-outs for both sides right and left of center, would I have problems?
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 03 16:05:23 EDT 2006 | stepheniii
I've cut component patterns out of old stencils. Not as good as buying a new mini stencil but still it worked. I guess you can't buy those pre-pasted boards? I've never tried them but they look interesting.
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 12 14:17:19 EDT 2010 | mikesewell
You might reduce your panel size, cut it in half and rotate to better utilize your edge clamping/board supports. Tape off your current stencil and see if it improves the print. A new stencil and a little extra handling may be cheaper than tooling.
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 19 13:49:15 EST 2013 | cbeneat
I appreciate the help, I tried a small amount of force, but I didn't want to trash the stencil, I got hold of the where we purchased it and they are going to repair, if they trash the stencil they will cut us a new one.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 25 07:24:31 EST 2017 | emeto
Hi, I used black marker before and it will works for a while, but it is not a permanent solution. Ask stencil house what kind of material and process they use to apply the black material. I think this operation might be done manually after the stenc
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 18 04:04:43 EST 2019 | ramesh_10377
hi initially, as per PCB design and gerber file of PCB we got 5 mil stencil, during process observed lot of solder balls (70-80%), then we decided to go for 4 mil stencil with c-cut. now the problem is reduced and still solderball exists which is a
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 23 07:34:15 EDT 2020 | stephendo
Stencil editing is something that you have to do to do well. And you have to look at the boards after the screen printer and after the oven. Reading white papers ain't gonna cut it. And then there will always be part pad combos that will introduce s
Electronics Forum | Mon Sep 20 18:08:49 EDT 2021 | emeto
Nowadays I cut everything with nano-coat. it does improve release and adds 25% to the stencil price. Adds a little more time to cure the coat.
Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 17 09:31:33 EDT 2004 | C Lampron
Hi Chris, It sounds like you may have to go with your idea of a relief cut into the stencil. Are there any components that need to be printed in close proximity? Is this a high volume?I used to work at a flex house and we had a similar situation. We
