Precision stencils for SMT solder paste printing represent a critical linchpin in the achievement of overall productivity and quality manufacturing results within the electronics industry. High-end metrology systems play a vital role in the assurance of the stencil quality needed for producing consistent production results.

Key metrology requirements for stencil process control include the ability to read in various CAD file formats and the programming flexibility to rapidly measure a wide variety of aperture sizes, shapes, and positions, as well as monitoring for clogged/missing apertures.