Overview
Framed SMT Stencils or glue-in stencils are laser cut solder paste stencil foils permanently mounted in a stencil frame using a mesh border to tightly stretch the stencil foil taut in the frame. Framed SMT Stencils are designed for high volume screen printing on printed circuit boards. All of our laser cut stencils provide optimum solder paste volume control. Framed SMT Stencils have smooth aperture walls and can be used for 16 Mil pitch and below and for Micro BGA"s.
We fabricate Framed SMT stencils for a variety of stencil printers.
Key features:
- Unique Process for Smooth Aperture Walls
- Very Clean Laser-Cut Apertures
- Excellent Print Performance
- Excellent for High-Volume Stencil Printing on printed circuit boards
- Unique Process Creates Permanent Non-removable Non-fading Fiducial
- All Framed SMT Stencils are Double Bonded to Extreme Wear.
| AVAILABLE FRAMES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Frame Size | Max. Foil Size | Max. Image Size |
| Cast 8"x10" | 6"x8" | 4"x6" |
| Cast 10"x10" | 8"x8" | 6"x6" |
| Cast 12"x12" | 10"x10" | 8"x8" |
| Cast 12"x17" | 10"x15" | 8"x13" |
| Cast 15"x15" | 13"x13" | 11"x11" |
| Ext. 20"x20" (OD 23"x23") | 19"x19" | 17"x17" |
| Ext. 29"x29" | 25"x22" | 23"x20" |
**Cast frames are solid aluminum.
**Extruded frames are hollow.
Specs
| Technology | 100% laser cut |
|---|---|
| Material used | Stainless Steel |
| Stencil thickness | .002 - .016 inches |
| Minimum cut width | .002 inches |
| Maximum size | 29"x29" inches |
| Aperture tolerance | within .00025 inches |
| Allow for Fiducial Data | Yes |
| Allow for panelized data | Yes |