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Re: solder paste - cnc dispenser

2004-04-23 by ballendo

Stefan,

Yes. Not only possible, but easy.

Ballendo

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan 
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> following the discussion about the solder paste stencils i wonder
> if it is possible to dispense the solder paste with a cnc machine.
> 
> In my opinion a stencil does not make much sense if you only have 
one pcb,
> or maybe very few.
> 
> Would if work to mount a syringe type dispenser to a cnc?
> I think it might be a big problem to ensure the paste bead is 
really placed
> on the board and doesn't stick to the tip and is smeared all over 
the 
> place.
> 
> 
> Just wondering if it would be possible with no intention to build.
> 
> ST

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