Stentech
One of the major suppliers of stencils and pallets to the SMT industry. Stentech offers Electroformed and laser cut stencils, pallets and fixtures.
Consultant / Service Provider, Manufacturer
Electroform Stencils are our specialty.
Stentech is a leading-edge company with the latest in stencil technology. With seven manufacturing facilities and over 130 dedicated and quality driven team members across North America, Stentech once again is ready to "raise the bar" in Quality, Delivery and Service.
Why Electroformed Stencils?
- The smooth trapezoidal sidewalls of an electroformed stencil allow for better paste release compared to polished laser or etched stencils. Electroform stencils provide fine and ultra-fine pitch apertures with paste transfer efficiencies at 95% and above, while minimizing bridging.
- Since the process occurs at an atomic scale, the aperture tolerances are in the micron range. Typically, +/- 10 microns (.0004") are achieved.
- Electroform foils are harder than full hard stainless steel of comparable thickness, providing for longer stencil life (hardness 500 Hv and greater). This durability is advantageous for high-volume runs.
- Nickel has a lower coefficient of friction compared to stainless steel, which allows for a better roll of the solder paste and decreases wear on squeegee blades.
- Allows for thinner stencils due to the increase in paste transfer efficiencies.
- Can mean an increase in production yields due to lower numbers of re-works.
- Stencils and foils can be produced in a non-standard thickness, if required, as well as step up, step down, and recessed areas (i.e. 2.4, 4.2, 5.7 etc)
- Large aperture counts can be completed faster and more efficiently with an electroform stencil due to the electroform process itself. This allows for a denser image area without any distortion due to heat transfer caused by laser cutting. (pad count: 1 to unlimited)
Stentech Postings
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Although emulsion screens are one of the oldest forms of printing, they remain the most versatile to this day. Emulsion screens are made from a frame. Mesh is stretched onto this frame, and the mesh is then imaged ready for printing....
Inspection templates enhance the visual inspection process by guiding the operator's eye to a specific location on the board to check for the presence and correctness of components. Stentech uses state-of-the-art laser machinery to...
Pressfit fixtures are used to support products during the insertion or assembly process. During this operation, a considerable amount of force is required to insert the connector into the board. Stentech's design allows for c...
Stentech's Vacuum Plates provide support for the circuit board during the assembly process. Because we now manufacture highly complex and dense boards, this has become critical to avoid warping, sagging, and bending of the board....
Surface Mount Process Carriers
Surface Mount Process Carriers are engineered to completely fixture a circuit board during the overall assembly process. These carriers are made of high-temperature semi-conductive composite materials, used from start to finish in the assembly pro...
Stentech has advanced capabilities in machining and drilling composite materials. Stentech can provide a wide range of manufacturing solutions for wave solder pallets that are custom-engineered and manufactured to each client's specifications....
Stentech's frame-manufacturing department can make any shape and size according to our customers' needs. Frames can be made of aluminium, steel, plastic and most any kind of material. Frames can be cast, formed, welded, screwed, and/or bol...
Stentech has its very own high quality stencil rolls, designed for use in SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and screen printing lines. These rolls are designed to keep stencil apertures clear of paste residues during the automatic screen printing pro...
SMT Mini Stencils / PCB Rework Stencils
Stentech produces mini stencils; small stencils that are used mainly for BGA re-work. Mini stencils are designed to deposit precise amounts of solder paste for single BGA footprints on loaded PCBs. These precision stencils mimic the footprint and...
Stentech has the technical ability to manufacture step stencils in both single process and dual process. Today's complex PCBs with the various components require different solder paste volumes. Stentech has the technical expertise to optimize...
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StenTech Wins Prestigious 2024 Mexico Technology Award for Innovative Stencil Surface Treatment
Sep 16, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Mexico Technology Award for its innovative StenTech BluPrint™ CVD Surface Treatment in the category of 'Screen/Stencil Printing Consumables'. The award was presented during a ceremony at SMTA Guadalajara on September 11, 2024, and is hosted by Mexico EMS, the foremost Spanish-language publication in the electronics manufacturing industry.
StenTech to Exhibit Revolutionary StenTech BluPrint™ at SMTA Guadalajara
Aug 19, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is pleased to announce the exhibition of its groundbreaking StenTech BluPrint™ vapor deposition coating technique at Booth 834 during SMTA Guadalajara. The event is scheduled to take place September 11-12, 2024 at Expo Guadalajara Salón Jalisco.
Jul 08, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of SilvaCo as its new sales representative partner for the Southern California, Southern Nevada and Arizona territories. With three decades of experience serving the SMT industry, SilvaCo brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise. StenTech looks forward to collaborating with the SilvaCo team to provide customers in these regions with exceptional service and products.
StenTech BluPrint™ PVD Surface Treatment showcased at SMTA Querétaro Expo & Tech Forum
Jun 10, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is excited to announce its participation at the SMTA Querétaro Expo & Tech Forum on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The company's local team in Mexico will be present to discuss the advanced StenTech BluPrint™ PVD (Physical Vapor Deposited) Surface Treatment, engineered to enhance SMT processes, improve stencil performance and longevity, and streamline production.
StenTech Expands Sales Representation to Enhance Service in Critical Industry Territories
May 06, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is thrilled to announce the expansion of its sales representation with the addition of three industry-leading firms: TECHNICA, COPE, and EMC3. This strategic expansion will bolster StenTech's ability to serve key territories across the United States with world-class expertise and support.
Mar 18, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming SMTA Dallas Expo & Tech Forum, scheduled to take place on March 19, 2024, at the Plano Event Center. As a trusted partner in delivering cutting-edge solutions for leading electronic manufacturers, StenTech will be exhibiting its innovative stencil, tooling, and parts solutions that empower customer success.
StenTech to Unveil Cutting-Edge StenTech BluPrint™ CVD Surface Treatment at 2024 IPC APEX EXPO
Mar 18, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. will introduce the new StenTech BluPrint™ Chemical Vapor Deposited (CVD) Surface Treatment at the 2024 IPC APEX EXPO. This groundbreaking technology, designed to enhance SMT processes with unparalleled benefits for stencil performance, longevity, and overall assembly quality, will be showcased for the first time in Booth 1608 from April 9-11, 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
Mar 11, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. is proud to announce that it has been honored with a prestigious CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY 2024 NPI (New Product Introduction) Award in the category of Screen/Stencil Printing Peripherals/Consumables for its groundbreaking innovation - the StenTech BluPrint™ CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposited) Surface Treatment. Engineered to elevate Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes, this advanced coating offers a comprehensive set of benefits that collectively contribute to improved stencil performance, longevity, and the overall quality of the SMT assembly process, streamlining production.
StenTech's Photo Stencil Specialized Products Division Facility Update Completed!
Mar 04, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. has completed a major technology update to their Photo Stencil Specialized Products Division in Golden, Colorado. The phase-one overhaul included upgrades to key areas, including imaging, chemical plating, metrologymetrology, and chemical coating, along with refreshed offices and board room.
Feb 12, 2024 | StenTech® Inc. unveils its latest innovation in stencil coating technology – the all-new StenTech BluPrint™ CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposited) Surface Treatment. Engineered to elevate the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes, this advanced coating offers a comprehensive set of benefits that collectively contribute to improved stencil performance, longevity, and the overall quality of the SMT assembly process streamlining production.