What type of blades are you using? How do they mark stencil fiducials,
full cut through?

Mike McMonagle
K*Tec Electronics

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kathy Palumbo [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, July 06, 1998 11:26 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Re: [TN] Polyimide See Thru Stencils for Printing Solder
> Paste
>
> Johannes,
>
> I have tried this type of stencil.  It was made by a company in Canada
> called KJ Marketing.  It worked extremely well.  The material is laser
> cut,
> and as a result of the heat from the Laser the walls of the apertures
> are
> perfectly smooth.  The release of paste was outstanding.  It performed
> as
> well or better than a pure nickel stencil.
>
> Alignment was made easy due to the ability to see through the stencil.
>
> The material can be melted down and used again, and it does not
> stretch as
> much.
>
> You should try it out yourself and see what you think.
>
> Thanks,
> Kathy Palumbo
> > ----------
> > From:         Johannes Sivula[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Sent:         Tuesday, June 30, 1998 4:18 AM
> > To:   [log in to unmask]
> > Subject:      [TN] Polyimide See Thru Stencils for Printing Solder
> Paste
> >
> > Polyimide See Thru Stencils for Printing Solder Paste
> >
> > Following mail was posted by  Russ M on June 23, 1998 at 11:27:37:
> to
> > http://www.smtnet.com/smt_forum/smt_mail.html
> >
> >           Has anyone seen/used these yet?  They seem to have lower
> > coefficient of friction
> >           for release of paste and less wear and  tear as well as
> > conforming to the board  better
> >           (plastic has better memory than stainless). Also there is
> no
> > mesh
> >  so a larger
> >           image can be put in a smaller stencil size. But, the best
> is
> > that
> >  you can see through
> >           the stencil for manual and semi-automatic printer
> alignment and
> > reduce set up and changeover times.
> >           Anyone familiar with these?
> >           How long do they last?
> >
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> ----
> > -
> > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > Any comments ?
> > brs, Johannes
> >
> >
> >
> > This type os stencil is available from:
> > KJ Marketing Services
> > 115-30th St.
> > Toronto, Ontario, M8W 3C1
> > Phone: (416) 252-1061
> > Fax: (416) 253-1687
> > email: [log in to unmask]
> > Web Site: www.kjmarketing.com
> > Regards John Parsons Circuit Graphics Ltd.  [log in to unmask]
> >
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