Saving Some Coin With 3D Printed Stencils

A method for 3D printing solder paste stencils using FDM printers (PLA or PETG) as a cheaper, faster alternative to metal stencils. The workflow starts with Gerber files fed into the Stenchill online tool or a KiCad plugin, which generates slicer-ready files. Some slicer configuration is needed for accuracy. The approach works well for prototyping and larger pads but may fall short of metal stencils for very fine-pitch components.

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