HCT-P500 Automatic Solder Paste Printer

What is a solder paste stencil?

• A solder paste stencil is a thin metal or plastic sheet with precise cutouts that match the locations of the solder pads on a PCB.
• The stencil acts as a guide for applying solder paste only to the desired areas, ensuring accurate placement of solder during the subsequent assembly process.

How does a solder paste stencil printer work?

1. Setup: The operator places the solder paste stencil onto the printer's base, aligning it with the PCB.
2. Alignment: The printer uses vision systems or fiducial markers on the PCB to precisely align the stencil with the board's solder pads.
3. Solder paste deposition: The printer applies solder paste onto the stencil.
4. Printing: The printer uses a squeegee or a similar mechanism to push the solder paste through the stencil's apertures and onto the PCB's solder pads.
5. Inspection: After printing, the PCB is usually inspected to ensure the quality of the solder paste application.

Flexible Automatic Solder Paste Printing Equipment for PCB Assembly:

The HCT-P500 is new-generation automatic solder paste printer features high-precision printing performance and flexible PCB handling capability. With stable mechanical structure and advanced vision alignment system, consistent printing quality can be maintained for mass production. Integrated multi-function cleaning system and adjustable printing parameters meet diverse SMT process requirements. It serves as reliable core equipment for modern intelligent SMT production lines.

What is a solder paste stencil?

• A solder paste stencil is a thin metal or plastic sheet with precise cutouts that match the locations of the solder pads on a PCB.
• The stencil acts as a guide for applying solder paste only to the desired areas, ensuring accurate placement of solder during the subsequent assembly process.

How does a solder paste stencil printer work?

1. Setup: The operator places the solder paste stencil onto the printer's base, aligning it with the PCB.
2. Alignment: The printer uses vision systems or fiducial markers on the PCB to precisely align the stencil with the board's solder pads.
3. Solder paste deposition: The printer applies solder paste onto the stencil.
4. Printing: The printer uses a squeegee or a similar mechanism to push the solder paste through the stencil's apertures and onto the PCB's solder pads.
5. Inspection: After printing, the PCB is usually inspected to ensure the quality of the solder paste application.

Flexible Automatic Solder Paste Printing Equipment for PCB Assembly:

The HCT-P500 is new-generation automatic solder paste printer features high-precision printing performance and flexible PCB handling capability. With stable mechanical structure and advanced vision alignment system, consistent printing quality can be maintained for mass production. Integrated multi-function cleaning system and adjustable printing parameters meet diverse SMT process requirements. It serves as reliable core equipment for modern intelligent SMT production lines.

Technical Parameters - High Accuracy Automatic Stencil Printer

PCB Processing Parameter
Max. Board Size(X x Y)	500x 400mm
Min. Board Size(X x Y)	50mm x 50mm
PCB Thickness Range	0.4mm~6mm
Camera mechanical range	600mm*700mm
PCB Edge Clearance	3mm
Transport height	900±40mm
(Max)Transport speed	subdivision control 1500mm/s(Max)
Conveyor Direction	L-R, R-L, L-L, R-R
Transfer Mode	One Stage Conveyor
Support Method	Magnetic thimble + Equal high block. (Optional:1.vacuum suction cavity; 2.special work-piece fixture)
Printing Parameters
Print Speed	0～200mm/sec
Stencil Frame Size	450*450mm～737*737mm
Squeegee Material/Angle	Steel squeegee/ Rubber squeegee
	(Angel 45°/55°/60° matching the printing process)
Print Mode	Single or dual squeegee printing
Snap-off	0～20mm
Print Pressure	0.5kg - 10Kg
Stencil frame positioning mode	Manually
Cleaning Parameters
Cleaning System	Top drip
Cleaning System Location	Right side cleaning
Cleaning Method	Dry, wet and vacuum modes
High speed cleaning	Back and forth cleaning
Cleaning stroke	Automatically generated based on PCB length and width
Cleaning Speed	10～200mm/sec
Cleaning fluid consumption	Auto&Manually adjustable
Vision Parameters
CCD FOV	12*9mm
Camera type	1.3 million pixels CCD Digital camera
Camera System	Lock up/down optics structure
Camera Cycle time	300 ms
Mark size	0.5～6mm
Mark number	Max:2pcs
Stay away number	Max:1pcs
Fiducial mark types	Standard Fiducial Mark Shape
	round、square、diamond、cross
	Pad and profile
Machine Parameter
Power	AC220V±10%,50/60HZ,2.0KW
Air Supply	Air tube￠10mm,4~6Kg/cm²
Air Consumption	About 5L/min
Operating System (OS)	Windows 7
External Dimension	(L)1150mm*(W)1350mm*(H)1410mm (Without light,monitor and keyboard)
Machine Weight	Appro.950Kg
Environment Request	Temperature - 24℃ ±10℃; Humidity 30% ~ 60%

Product Features - High Accuracy Automatic Stencil Printer

1. Excellent Machine Performance

Delivers ultra-high machining accuracy with ±0.015mm repeat position accuracy and ±0.025mm repeat printing accuracy, paired with efficient cycle time performance (NCP-CT <9s, process CT 6min, line change CT 4min) to ensure stable quality and high production efficiency for mass manufacturing.

2. Flexible PCB Processing Capability

Features strong PCB compatibility, supporting board sizes from 50*50mm to 500*400mm and thicknesses of 0.4～6mm, equipped with 600*700mm camera working range, 900±40mm standard transport height, 1500mm/s max segmented transmiss

sion speed, multi-directional conveying modes and magnetic thimble & equal high block support structure to adapt to diverse PCB production scenarios.

3. Adjustable & Precise Printing Parameters

Provides fully adjustable printing parameters including 0～200mm/sec printing speed and 0.5～10Kg printing pressure, supports single/dual scraper printing with multi-angle rubber/steel scrapers, matched with 0～20mm adjustable snap-off distance and speed, and compatible with 450*450mm～737*737mm stencil frames for flexible and high-precision printing processes.

4. Multi-functional Intelligent Cleaning System

Equipped with an intelligent multi-functional cleaning system integrating dry, wet and vacuum wiping modes with back-and-forth high-speed cleaning, adopting top drip structure and automatic stroke generation based on PCB dimensions, with 10～200mm/sec adjustable cleaning speed and flexible automatic/manual adjustment of cleaning fluid and paper consumption for efficient and cost-saving stencil cleaning.

5. High-precision Vision Positioning System

Adopts a high-precision vision system with 1.3 million pixels CCD camera, 12*9mm field of view and 300ms ultra-fast shooting cycle, features upper and lower imaging and infinitely adjustable light source, supports multiple types of 0.5～6mm fiducial marks and is equipped with max 2 positioning marks and 1 anti-error mark to guarantee accurate and stable board positioning.

6. Stable & Standardized Hardware Configuration

Built with stable industrial-grade hardware configuration, supporting 220V±10% 2.0KW power supply and 4～6Kgf/cm² air pressure with low 5L/min air consumption, adapting to 24℃±10℃ temperature and 30%～60% humidity working environment, with compact 1150*1350*1410mm dimension, 950Kg weight and 650Kg/m bearing requirement for convenient workshop deployment.

FAQ

Q: How do you guarantee the quality of your products?

A: 1. Excellent quality hardware support by using international famous brands ensures placement repeatability and precision.

2. Strict quality control and testing process.

Q: Are you a factory or a trading company?

A: HCT is a professional SMT placement machine manufacturer integrating R&D, production, and sales.