SMT Stencil Manufacturing Overview
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Stencil Manufacturing
SMD Stencils in Prototyping vs Mass Production
SMD stencils are known for mass production and easy solder paste dispensing. They are widely used in the industry. I have recently covered the new technology of the nano coatings in the stencils. The stencils are very useful when you are mass-producing a unit. Today, we are not going into physics or manufacturing but talking about the different use case scenarios. However, the stencil requirements for prototyping are quite different from those in mass production. In mass production, we need yield, the......
Dec 22, 2025
Stencil Manufacturing
The Importance of High Precision in PCB Stencil Manufacturing
PCB stencils play a crucial role in the manufacturing process, especially when dealing with small pitch components. High precision in stencil manufacturing ensures accurate solder paste deposition, which is essential for reliable and high-performance electronic assemblies. In this article, we will highlight the importance of high precision in stencil manufacturing using an example from JLCPCB. We will also demonstrate the exact manufactured dimensions compared to the desired dimensions using measureme......
Jul 11, 2024
Stencil Manufacturing
Unlocking the Secrets of Nano-Coated Stencil Manufacturing
Nano-Coated Stencil Manufacturing Process The manufacturing of nano-coated stencils involves a series of precision engineering steps including design and drafting, laser cutting, polishing, nano-coating deposition, and quality inspection. Below is a detailed description of each process stage: 1. Design and Drafting (1) Data Acquisition: Accurate data is obtained from customer-supplied design files (e.g., Gerber files, PCB layouts) or physical product samples. This includes stencil dimensions, pad layo......
Apr 21, 2025
Stencil Manufacturing
Design Guidelines for Industry-Standard Solder Stencil
Solder paste printing is one of the important processes in PCB assembly. The designing of a stencil directly affects the solder paste application. In a previous article, we discussed stencils and their types in detail. Step-up/step-down and nano-coated stencils are examples of recent advances that have expanded the potential of JLCPCB. In electronics hardware design, design rules are just as crucial as the necessary tools. This essay examines key design principles for producing useful and production-r......
Dec 20, 2025