I think that really depends on who's system you are
using.  I know the Asymtek system has very good edge
definition and masking is not needed.  The Trimode
swirl head gives the ability to define your edges and
then fill them with a spray coat.  You should be able
to eliminate masking.

Brad

--- Jon Moore <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> In a message dated 12/18/2000 6:26:32 PM US Eastern
> Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
>
> << Please, selective robotic coating does NOT
> eliminate masking - maybe you
> are
>  the lucky one, ask others who have such systems. >>
>
> I will agree that it is design dependent.  I have
> put in selective coating on
> several production lines that have totally
> eliminated masking, and some that
> have greatly reduced but not eliminated.  With
> proper DFM work, elimination
> is actually quite easy.
>
> Jon Moore
>
>
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