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SMT stencil, also known as a PCB stencil, is an important tool in the SMT production process. Its core function is to ensure high-quality soldering of electronic components through precise solder paste printing. Whether for mass production or high-precision assembly, SMT stencil has always played an important role in improving production efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring product quality. Fanway specialize in laser-cut stencils for PCB assembly, offering unmatched precision, fast turnaround, and global support. We engineer precision SMT stencils designed to optimize your surface mount technology (SMT) processes. As a trusted partner for PCBA manufacturers worldwide, our laser-cut stencils ensure consistent solder paste deposition, reduced defects, and enhanced production efficiency.
This stencil is fixed within a rigid frame permanently, with the assistance of a mesh border. This mesh border allows the stencil foil to be stretched tightly, ensuring a flat and stable surface. This tight stretching is achieving high-accuracy printing. Compared to a frameless SMT stencils, it is more convenient as there is no need to stretch the stencil by itself, and it is more suitable for high-volume production runs.
Frameless SMT stencils, also known as foils, are 100% laser-cut sheets. You can use them with reusable frames. Compared to framed stencils, it offers a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution. As a result, it is best for short runs and prototype PCB assembly. Furthermore, you can use it for both hand and machine soldering.
These stencils are custom-made from CAD files or Gerber files and designed for hand-solder paste printing. By using prototype SMT stencils, you can eliminate printing mistakes, avoid the need for manual soldering of components onto the circuit board, speed up the PCB assembly process.
Our state-of-the-art laser systems achieve **±0.01mm accuracy**, ensuring perfect alignment with your PCB design files (Gerber/ODB++). Ideal for fine-pitch components (down to 01005) and complex layouts.
Choose from 304/316 stainless steel or electropolished nickel for superior durability. Our stencils withstand 100,000+ print cycles while maintaining edge definition.
- Aperture sizes & shapes tailored to your BOM
- Frame options: Nano-coated, tension-mounted, or reusable frames
- Step-stencil solutions for mixed PCB thickness
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✔ Wide Applications: SMT stencils can be used for almost all PCB manufacturing processes and are not limited to any specific fabrication technique.
✔ High Accuracy and Consistency: SMT stencils ensure that the position of the solder paste pads is highly accurate and the aperture size is consistent.
✔ Shortening PCB Assembly Time: With SMT stencils, solder paste can be applied to the entire PCB in one step, significantly reducing assembly time.
| Laser-Cut Stencil | Laser-cut stencils offer high accuracy and are suitable for fine-pitch components. |
| Chemical Etch Stencil | The chemical etch stencil is the most cost-effective and is suitable for standard SMT manufacturing. |
| Step-Up/Step-Down Stencil | The Step-Up/Step-Down stencil is the best choice when designing components that require different thicknesses of solder paste, optimize solder paste deposition. |
| Electroformed Stencil | The electroformed stencil provides ultra-high precision and is perfect for high-reliability applications. |
Q: How do I choose the right stencil thickness?
A: Generally, 0. 1mm to 0. 2mm, depending on the type of solder paste, PCB design specification, and component size.
Q: What is lifespan of an SMT stencil?
A: Generally, 10, 000 cycles, but this depends on how frequently it is used and how well it is maintained through cleaning.
Q: Can you offer prototype SMT stencils?
A: Yes, we can. Please kindly provide PCB design file for customization.
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