Once a board is loaded, the stencil printer is where real assembly begins. It deposits solder paste onto the board through a precision stencil, laying down the exact pattern that every component will later sit on. Get this step right, and everything downstream goes smoother — get it wrong, and the whole board suffers.
On the Floor, Every Day
This printer runs continuously as part of our daily line, applying solder paste board after board with the same precision every time. It’s a step we can’t rush and don’t — consistency here is what keeps defects from creeping into the rest of the process.
Why It Matters
- Applies solder paste with precise, repeatable accuracy across every board
- Reduces paste-related defects before components are even placed
- Maintains consistent print quality across high-volume production runs
- Sets the foundation for reliable pick-and-place and reflow later in the line
“Good paste printing is invisible — you only notice it when it’s missing.”
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On the Floor
Next in the series: the machine that places every single component on the board — our fully automatic pick and place machine.