Evaluation of Stencil Foil Materials, Suppliers and Coatings

by: Chrys Shea; Shea Engineering Services, Ray Whittier; Vicor Corporation

The past few years have brought PCB assemblers a multitude of choices for SMT stencil materials and coatings. In addition to the traditional laser-cut stainless steel (SS) or electroformed nickel, choices now include SS that has been optimized for laser cutting, SS with smaller grain structures, and laser cut nickel. Available post-cutting processes include electrpolishing and nano-coating... read article »

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