AGI is committed to delivering a superior stencil. By integrating DEKs proven manufacturing processes, quality control procedures and supply chain, we will produce a stencil that will maximize throughput and yields. Quality awareness of aperture designs, correct material thickness and reliable fiducial placement will produce the optimum material deposit and alignment for your print process. AGI’s proven track record of quality products and on time delivery, partnered with DEKs technical expertise, will ensure a quality product delivered to meet your needs.
Our state of the art DEK Stencil Laser uses a diode pumped, air-cooled, fiber laser, which produces a 19 micron beam size ensuring phenomenal cut accuracy and smooth walls. The closed loop linear actuators with glass scale mounted to an Aerotech granite gantry ensure an accuracy of 0.5 microns. GC-CAM PowerStation with proprietary DEK software tools completly automates aperture modifications and provides DFM tools to ensure ideal stencil design and paste release characteristics. We 100% inspect every stencil with ScanSTENCIL. This creates a superior platform to provide the highest quality stencils with 24 hour turn times.
AGIs standard Stainless Steel Stencils are manufactured from, 302/304 Stress Relief Annealed (SRA) Stainless Steel, Fine Grain, <25 microns, Full Hardened, Certified Material. SRA materials reduce internal stresses introduced by prior manufacturing processes. Stress relief annealing is performed at temperatures below the phase transformation temperature and is not designed to produce significant changes in microstructure or mechanical properties. SRA SS material is ideally suited for stencil fabricators, chemical etching, and laser cutting applications.
Lower cost alternative to Invar and other controlled expansion alloys
Prevents cracking and distortion from heat
Increases resistance to brittle fracture
Minimizes stress corrosion cracking in service environments