Paste stencils

Pool stencil

Data format:

• Data format: Extended Gerber, prepared as in the example file
• Example file in Gerber format (zipped) (gezippt)
• Example file in PDF-Format

Design:

• Max. dimensions 10,63 inch x 8,27 inch (270 x 210 mm) - Max. 1500 pads
• Stainless steel, mechanically finished material in the thicknesses 2.95, 3.54, 3.94, 4.33, 4.72, 5.12, 5.91, 7.09 and 7.87 mil (75, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 150, 180, and 200 µm)
• semi-lasered text on the side of the PCB up to 25 characters for labelling
• semi-lasered registration marks, up to 4 pieces
• percent pad reductions across all pads as per customer specifications
• rounding on all pads as per customer specifications
• rounding on all pads as per customer specifications

Lead times:

• Lead time from 1 WD

Note:

Do you require a larger stencil size?
Do you need a thicker material?
Do you require more pads or improved fitting?
Is your layout data in a different format?
Our “Non-Pool stencil” service (see adjacent) is just what you need!

Non-pool stencil

Data formats:

• All common data formats

Design:

• Stainless steel mechanically finished, further finishings are optional
• Material thicknesses 1.97, 2.95, 3.54, 3.94, 4.33, 4.72, 5.12, 5.91, 7.09, 7.87, 9.84 and 11,81 mil (50, 75, 90, 100, 110, 120,130, 150, 180,  200, 250, and 300 µm)
• Material thicknesses 15.75, 19.69 mil (400, 500 µm) upon request
• Max. stencil size 28.94 inch x 23,43 inch (735 x 595 mm)

Lead times:

• Lead time from 1 WD

The following services are inclusive:

• 1500 pads
• laser-cut text up to 50 characters for labelling
• finishing
• semi-lasered registration marks, up to 12 pieces
• pad reductions and enlargements
• change of the pad geometry, such as home pads (anti-tomb-toning), rounded edges
• rotating or mirroring the data on the stencil
• check of aspect and area ratio
• panel creation
• data archiving
• data creation for solder paste inspection systems
• sending of release document with pad change suggestions (if necessary), suggestions for adapting the material thickness, etc.

The following services are exclusive:

• creation of glue points for a glue stencil (as per effort)
• glueing the stencil in a new frame including screen filler (lead time extended by 2 WD)
• glueing the stencil in a used frame including screen filler (lead time extended by 2 WD)
• surface treatment electro-polishing (lead time 5 WD)
• surface treatment NanoClear

Clamping frame