Well, we specifically use mostly laser cut on nickel alloy and stainless steel, 5/6 mil thickness with 4 mil steps. My take is that there will be damage. But until it has been documented, it's just that. I am surprised there were no replies for this post. I thought this cat would have been skinned a long time ago. Time to setup some DOEs........ Regards, Amol Kane | Process Engineer Catalyst Manufacturing Services, Inc. 941 Route 38, Owego NY 13827 Phone: (607) 687-7669 Extn 349 | Website: www.catalystems.com -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Tan Geok Ang Sent: Friday, September 30, 2011 3:37 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Using pressurized air to dry stencils What is your take? What type of stencil are you talking about, the stencil openings will worn out /damage much more/ easier as compared to air pressure. -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Jerry Dengler Sent: Thursday, 29 September 2011 11:20 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Using pressurized air to dry stencils Amol, I have received all 3 of your posts, but I do not have any information for you so I did not reply earlier. Jerry -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Amol Kane Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 11:12 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Using pressurized air to dry stencils Try 3: for some reason I had issues posting it on technet Dear Technetters, Do you know of any studies done to quantify and document the effect of using pressurized air to clean/dry stencils on aperture shape and size?...I would assume that the high pressure air would damage the apertures and change their shape/wall profile. I have been searching but so far google has not been kind to me. Regards, Amol Amol Kane | Process Engineer Catalyst Manufacturing Services, Inc. 941 Route 38, Owego NY 13827 Phone: (607) 687-7669 Extn 349 | Website: www.catalystems.com<http://www.catalystems.com/> ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. 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