Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 27 13:53:11 EST 2001 | gcs
Ultrasonic I understand maybe the best at cleaning stencils, but we use a "pressure spray" it works very well and only takes appx. 12 minutes to wash & self dry. Alcohol is the cleaner, but there are several company's making detergents for cleaning
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 27 17:47:04 EST 2001 | kerryn
The Smart Sonic 440-R SMT detergent is certified safe and effective by the EPA (I downloaded the documents from their web site). Is this true of the other chemistries that you referenced? If so, where can I find the documentation? If not, why not?
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 27 17:48:38 EST 2001 | kerryn
Hi Mike, The Smart Sonic 440-R SMT detergent is certified safe and effective by the EPA (I downloaded the documents from their web site). Is this true of the other chemistries that you referenced? If so, where can I find the documentation? If not,
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 13 19:43:32 EDT 1998 | Steve Gregory
| Could someone point me in the direction of or have any info on a basic no frills Ultrasonic cleaner capable of cleaning 20"x20" stencils? | Thanks, | Jack LaRue | jlarue@mail.nortechsys.com Hi Jack! Well, I'm sure you've heard of Smart Sonic..
Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 13 19:40:19 EDT 1998 | Steve Gregory
| Could someone point me in the direction of or have any info on a basic no frills Ultrasonic cleaner capable of cleaning 20"x20" stencils? | Thanks, | Jack LaRue | jlarue@mail.nortechsys.com Hi Jack! Well, I'm sure you've heard of Smart Sonic..
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 10 16:58:40 EDT 2010 | daxman
I've worked at several companies that have used Smart Sonic ultrasonic cleaners. About a year ago, we purchased the Smart Sonic 1550 and Enviroguard. The Enviroguard produces DI water for rinsing and also handles the solder waste. Also, Smart Sonic h
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 14 21:49:42 EDT 2006 | davef
Bryan: * Most of our stencils are made from stainless steel that is held by a aluminum frame, attached with epoxy with a fiber glass intermediary between the frame and the stencil. * We use stencils to print either glue [thermoset epoxy] or solder pa
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 16 13:31:30 EDT 2006 | a_laser
You can stop cleaning after a job when there is no more paste in the apertures. Under wiping should be done with a quality cloth and should leave no paste on the underside of the stencil (assures good contact on the next print and reduces chances of
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 15 09:58:12 EDT 2006 | slthomas
Just to add to what dave said, the only limitation to how frequently you clean is the cost of the cleaning medium. You can wipe every board if you want to, but you'll go through material accordingly. If you're printing 16mil pitch or smaller, cleani
Electronics Forum | Tue May 30 16:32:17 EDT 2006 | slthomas
Your aqueous (spray) and ultrasonic methods refer to cleaning of the stencil for storage between jobs. All others would be most common as in-process cleaning methods, whether with cloth or paper products.
