Citation
(2002), "High-performance stencils for vector and tetra frames", Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, Vol. 14 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ssmt.2002.21914aad.009
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
High-performance stencils for vector and tetra frames
Design engineers at TSL, have developed Apex, a remountable stencil for use with the widely adopted Vector™ and Tetra™ frames – offering fast, easy and accurate fitting with superior tension characteristics from patented stress-relief technology.
The Apex stencil allows users to increase yields and decrease rework. Self-aligning trapezium shaped fixing slots, around the four sides of the stencil, provide effective and easy location of the stencil onto the frame's interlocking comb mechanism. Only two simple operations are now required to mount a stencil on the frame overcoming complicated alternative procedures.
Improved printed results are readily achieved when mounted to Vector™ and Tetra™ frames, using existing printing parameters. Individual foils can be produced from the company's comprehensive range of in-house manufacturing techniques, including electroformed, laser cut, precision- etched and multi-level stencil combinations. This ensures a total technology choice, delivering optimum performance for the most demanding applications – from ultra-fine pitch to glue printing and pin-in-hole-reflow (PIHR) stencils.
Proven stress-relief tensioning for optimum stencil flatness, easy mounting and a wide choice of manufacturing options are combined to ensure maximum performance from a new generation of remountable stencil (Plate 2).
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