Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 29 18:31:06 EST 2020 | slthomas
The 4 places I've worked in SMT all had their own solutions for their own reason. I quit worrying about what worked best if what I had worked OK. I've only seen (or recognized, at least) tension issues on foils that had been saved well beyond a rea
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 15 06:45:42 EST 2021 | svijais
Team, Looking for best cost effective option for Automatic Stencil Cleaner (Ultrasonic) for Cleaning the stencils after solder paste printing process. Max size of stencil is 32" X 32".Please suggest.
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 24 20:00:02 EDT 1998 | D.Lange
| | I use SMART WIPE for stencil cleaning but it cost too much. | | Did anyone know any product that cost cheaper? | | Thanks-princeton S. | We use "SMT Stencil Cleaner" from JNJ Industries. | It works great with paste but not 100% with epoxy. | It
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 14 08:09:20 EST 2000 | Wolfgang Busko
We are using frameless stencils with a frame system tensioning in X- and Y-direction. After first quarrels with our stencilhouse about the correct position of the tensioning holes ( they needed 4 tries to get it right) there are no problems any more.
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 07 14:59:26 EST 2024 | madisreivik
I have noticed that at least for lasercutted stencil the price is mostly for apertures, so not much savings. For hand stenciling it may give some minor cost benefits but is it worth it? Messing around with tape and stuff...
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 29 16:33:45 EDT 2001 | Mike Konrad
Kerry, Why don't you purchase a decent stencil cleaning system that will not leave behind dry solder paste rather than purchasing a machine to tell you how dirty your stencils are? For less than the cost of a stencil inspection station, one can pur
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 06 13:56:35 EDT 2011 | cyber_wolf
The only thing I have ever heard of that prints solder paste (accurately) without a stencil is a Mydata MY500. You can buy thousands of stencils for what this machine cost. You should not have long lead times on stencils. We get ours next day for no
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 18 10:07:02 EDT 2003 | caldon
There are a few directions to go from Here... 1) Outsource it to a CM, 2) Capital investment both have there issues. To Out source I would have processes in place to Inspect quality, resolve issues, Assure quaility, and Hope they can meet your deadli
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 17 16:23:14 EST 2014 | budro
The company I work for is installing a SMT prototype line, and I've been asked to determine the cost of operation. I know there will be cost for solder, solder paste, flux, stencils, glue, nitrogen, ect... I just want to make sure I'm not missing any
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 26 17:37:58 EDT 2011 | pnguyvu
FYI. USA STENCILS INC will turn around your stencil next day at low cost. ( same price ) contact name Steve Yen 714-636-6211 Incoming@usastencils.com
