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Before parts are placed, solder paste is printed onto the pads through a stencil. Which type you want depends on whether you're prototyping or running production.
Framed Stencil
Foil tensioned in a permanent aluminum frame for production printing.
Frameless (Foil) Stencil
Bare foil used in a reusable tensioning jig or taped down by hand.
Prototype Stencil
A small laser-cut stencil sized to a single board.
Step Stencil
A variable-thickness stencil for mixed paste volumes on one board.
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