Laser Cut Stencils & Precision Metal Parts

100% laser-cut SMT stencils with ±4 µm precision, 8 foil thicknesses and a full range of specialty stencil types — plus precision metal parts from the same in-house production facility.

600×600 mm
Max Stencil Size
±4 µm
Axial Precision
8 Sizes
Foil Thicknesses
8 µm
Aperture Taper
Same-Day
Production
1 Hour
Data Processing
Stencil Range

SMT Stencil Types

From standard production stencils to specialist step and BGA repair stencils — we supply the full range.

Standard Laser Cut Stencils

Our core product — 100% laser-cut SMT stencils from stainless steel foil. Available in 8 standard thicknesses from 50 to 250 µm, up to 600 mm × 600 mm. Trapezoidal apertures with 8 µm taper for optimal solder paste release.

  • Up to 600 mm × 600 mm working area
  • Foil: 50, 75, 100, 127, 150, 180, 200 & 250 µm
  • ±4 µm axial precision (X/Y)
  • 8 µm trapezoidal taper for paste release
  • In-house CAD and paste file generation

Step Stencils

Step stencils incorporate varying foil thickness in specific areas of a single stencil — enabling simultaneous printing for both standard pitch and fine-pitch components, as well as paste-in-hole applications. Steps are chemically etched on the squeegee side to precisely control paste volume in defined zones.

  • Combines standard and fine-pitch zones
  • Supports paste-in-hole (PIH) regions
  • Chemically etched squeegee-side steps
  • Accurate paste volume control per zone

Relief Stencils

Relief stencils feature areas chemically etched away to accommodate PCB features such as component labels, peelable solder masks, tracks or filled vias. The recessed areas improve gasket sealing against the PCB surface, minimise paste squeeze-out and reduce the risk of damage to sensitive board features.

  • Accommodates tracks, labels & filled vias
  • Improved gasket seal and seating
  • Reduces paste contamination
  • Minimises equipment damage risk

Paste-in-Hole (PIH) Stencils

PIH stencils enable intrusive reflow assembly — combining surface mount and through-hole leaded components in a single reflow pass. This method eliminates a secondary wave soldering process, reducing production steps and cost without compromising joint quality.

  • Combines SMT and through-hole in one pass
  • Eliminates secondary wave soldering
  • Reduces production complexity & cost
  • Suitable for intrusive reflow methodology

Glue Dot Stencils

Designed to deposit epoxy adhesive dots of controlled height for component bonding prior to reflow. Surface tension between the adhesive and stencil aperture walls determines dot height, which is controlled by aperture size and stencil thickness. Compatible with standard SMT printing equipment.

  • Controlled adhesive dot height
  • Aperture-size-determined volume
  • Compatible with standard SMT printers
  • Suitable for under-component bonding

BGA Repair Stencils

Precision stencils for accurate reworking of BGA and QFP packages. Allow quick and accurate re-balling and solder deposit for component rework without requiring hand-soldering. Supplied with full specifications and an optional mini squeegee for field use.

  • Accurate BGA and QFP rework
  • Supplied with specifications
  • Optional mini squeegee available
  • Reduces rework time and error rate

PCB Inspection Templates

Low-cost inline inspection tools produced from laser-cut stainless steel or other suitable materials. Placed over the assembled PCB to reveal missing, misplaced or misaligned components visually. A fast and cost-effective first-pass quality check for SMT assembly lines.

  • Reveals missing/misplaced components
  • Low-cost inline quality check
  • Laser-cut for precise aperture alignment
  • Compatible with all standard board layouts

Squeegee Blades

Replacement SMT squeegee blades for stencil printing machines. Available in standard and custom lengths to suit a range of printer platforms. Consistent blade hardness and flatness ensure uniform solder paste deposit across the stencil surface.

  • Standard and custom lengths available
  • Consistent hardness and flatness
  • Suitable for various printer platforms
  • Contact us for specifications
Stencil CAD design

In-House CAD Engineering

Our in-house engineering team handles all CAD data processing, paste file generation and aperture optimisation — data processed within one hour of receipt.

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Metal Parts

Precision Metal Parts

Laser-cut and chemical etched precision metal components produced from the same facility as our stencils.

Laser-Cut Precision Parts

Same-day prototype metal parts cut directly from CAD data using our LPKF YAG laser. No expensive hard tooling required — iterate designs quickly and cost-effectively. The vacuum table ensures burr-free and retaining-lug-free parts with no grain structure or hardness changes in the material.

  • Same-day prototyping capability
  • No tooling costs — direct from CAD
  • Burr-free vacuum table production
  • No material hardness changes

Chemical Etched Parts

Photo chemical etching produces intricate metal components with tight tolerances from flat sheet material. Ideal for fine features, mesh structures and complex geometry that would be difficult or expensive to machine. Eliminates hard tooling costs for medium-to-high volume production.

  • Intricate geometry and fine features
  • Tight tolerances from flat sheet
  • No hard tooling costs
  • Cost-effective for medium-high volumes

RF Cans

Radio frequency shielding cans produced by two methods depending on volume and specification requirements. Laser-cut stainless steel with nickel plating is preferred for precise, smaller-volume runs. Chemically etched brass with optional tin plating offers a cost-effective solution for larger production quantities.

  • Laser-cut SS + nickel plating (low volume)
  • Chemical etched brass + tin plating (high vol)
  • Quote requires: qty, material, finish, fold/flat
  • File formats: Gerber, DXF or PDF

Requesting a Quote for Metal Parts

To provide an accurate quote please supply the following information when contacting us.

  • Quantity and required delivery date
  • Material type and thickness
  • Surface finish preference
  • Folded or flat delivery
  • File format: Gerber, DXF or PDF
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Send us your Gerber files or DXF data and we'll respond with a same-day quote. Our engineering team processes data within one hour.

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