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 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
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 21 11:13:25 EDT 2011 | kahrpr
we use turtle wax on a more serous note, I bet those two products are similar in the fact it you fill the ridges in the aperture walls you will get better release. They may be closer than you think.
