Follow these quick and easy instructions to start using your new prototype stencil. Purchase stencils.
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1. Example of the prototype stencil as you will receive it. |
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2. Place the large L-shaped board fixture on a flat surface and tape it down to prevent movement. |
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3. Place the PCB into the L-shaped fixture. |
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4. Place the small L-shaped board fixture in the opposite corner and tape down to prevent movement. |
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5. Align the stencil over the SMT pads and tape the flat edge to the L-shaped bracket. |
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6. Apply a bead of solder paste along one edge of the prototype stencil. |
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7. Using squeegee, make a single pass over the apertures to deposit paste. |
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8. Remove board from fixture. |
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9. Using the vacuum pick & place tool, place components in the paste. |
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10. Place temperature marker on the board. Using preferred method, (toaster oven, hot plate, heat gun, etc.) heat board to the paste manufactures recommendations for re-flow solder. The temp marker will indicate temperature by changing color. |