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Automated stencil printing is the heart of modern SMT production. The typical SMT line runs at 90-95% yield because the stencil printer is an incredibly challenging process to manage. Industry experts estimate that there are over three dozen different stencil printing parameters or variables that must be controlled. The whole system is so complex —…

A large electronics OEM near Chicago, Illinois was concerned about their stencil printing costs. Despite their best efforts, they observed persistent stencil printing problems which led to increased rework, reduced through-put and added costs. To respond to this situation, and as a general effort of “continuous improvement” they developed and deployed a systematic, reliable stencil…

To combat severe scale buildup on heat exchanger elements at the Montclair Recreation Center’s high-use leisure pool in Denver, CEM Sales & Service conducted a four-month trial using ACID Magic® Multi-Use Formula. The safer, low-fume acid alternative replaced traditional products without requiring pool shutdown or extra labor. By the end of the trial, visual inspections…