Photo Stencil has expanded its capacity and process capabilities with the purchase of a Tannlin TX stencil laser cutting machine with automatic optical inspection. That is part of strategic plan to drive technology and continue its growth in the solar, semiconductor packaging, and printed circuit board industries. „Photo Stencil acquired the Tannlin laser cutting system as part of our strategic growth platform,“ explained Neil MacRaild, CEO and president of the company. „We have increased capacity and capabilities globally and have the systems in place to continue our leadership in generating products in electroforming, chemical etch, and laser cut stencil technology.“
The laser cutting machine has a solid state fiber laser with a high beam quality. Data is taken directly from the Gerber file so what is seen on the CAD is what you get at the laser. The machine simultaneously cuts and provides 100% inspection of every aperture cut, so in the time it takes to cut a stencil, every aperture is also inspected. Not only is the process faster, but every stencil is guaranteed to be perfect.
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