SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY
For PCB manufacturing
Datum offers a specialised range of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) products and services for PCB manufacturing.
DCP is Datum’s premier solder pallet material with a long service life.
Stencil frames come with the mesh or mesh and steel pre-mounted and pre-tensioned.
Stencil foils perform the critical task of depositing solder paste, adhesive or flux onto the PCB.
Stepped stencils provide practical, workable solutions for a number of different applications.
The Datum Space Saver Stencil Frame is a refined mesh mount stencil that delivers first time, every time.
Datum supplies customers with thousands of foils each year with pre-cut border holes ahead of cutting the stencil or assembling their own frame system.
SURFACE MOUNT TECHNOLOGY
Our range includes pre-meshed stencil frames and foils, which ensure precision and reliability in solder paste application, stepped foils and border holes, enhancing the versatility and accuracy of stencils. Our solder pallet material is designed to withstand the rigors of the SMT process, ensuring durability and performance. With these specialised solutions, Datum supports PCB manufacturers in achieving high-quality, efficient production outcomes.
Leaders in Innovation
Experts In SMT Technology
Datum is the market leader in SMT stencil foils because we revolutionized the technology within them. By studying the root causes of solder paste printing issues associated with foil materials, we developed HD. In 1996, this was the world’s first stress-relieved steel alloy specifically targeted to the laser-cut SMT stencil market. Then we developed Datum PhD 304 Stainless Steel. Datum PhD’s innovative characteristics are its homogenous and recrystallized grain structure, which promotes cut – and therefore print – quality. a precision cold rolled, full hard, stainless steel, with fine grain structure and superior stress relief annealing properties specifically designed for SMT stencils.
Datum Frame Integrity Study
In a production environment, mounted metal mask stencils are subject to stresses that can affect the integrity of the glue bonds. Read our case study on the integrity of Datum’s frame assembly process tested in a harsh cleaning environment that is representative of the of conditions in an SMT production environment.
Quality Control
Our Quality Control department performs robust quality checks. Datum is ISO 9001 certified.
We deliver products that outperform
At Datum, we are experienced problem solvers who thrive on complexity and the seemingly impossible. Three principles drive all that we do: listen, develop and deliver. Contact us today to discover how our team can make your project a reality.
Why Choose Datum?
Quality
Oil, grease and scratch free foils and components, produced to tight tolerances
Experience
With decades of experience, Datum leads the way in innovation and technology development
Efficiency
Rapid prototyping and production, short lead times and fast delivery
Precision
Our tolerance controls ensure you receive precision foils and components