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Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2024: Advanced Technologies with BlueRing Stencils
May 28, 2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Guest Editor Kelly Dack and Greg Smith, manager of stencil technology with BlueRing Stencils, discuss the company's capabilities and services. They explore the use of nano coatings for thin stencils and determining the area ratio. Greg emphasizes the role of stencil artwork in controlling solder deposition and the need for collaboration between designers and stencil companies. They also focus on thinner stencils and step stenciling techniques for achieving proper solder deposition.
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