Process Comparison | Laser Cut | Electroforming |
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Material | SUS304 From Japan | Copper-Nickel Alloys |
minimum thickness | 0.02mm 0.015mm extra processing |
0.015mm |
Minimum Aperture | 0.03mm for round shape 0.05mm for rectangular shape |
0.03mm |
Minimum distance between apertures | 0.04mm | unsure |
aperture/each hour | 51200 | unknown |
Production time | one day | at least 3 days |
Cost | 1/2~1/3 price of Electroforming stencil for stencil with 50,000-100,000 apertures (FOB) | Double price (or more expensive) of Laser cut stencil for stencil with 100,000 apertures (FOB) |
Concern | *Opening size accuracy of ±3μm | *The stability of cu-ni is the key factor; the location of deposition may be inaccurate if cu-ni liquid is unstable *The defective rate of apertures may be 3~5% *Opening size accuracy of ±3μm |
Delivery Time | 3-7 days for DHL/TNT/UPS Express | 6-10 days for DHL/TNT/UPS Express |
Application | BGA, IC,LED etc. | BGA, IC,LED etc. |