SMT Carriers are used during the entire SMT process especially when the printed circuit boards are too small for the conveyor system, have irregular shapes or have components too close to the edge. They are used during the printing process when applying solder paste on the bare boards. They are used during component placement and during the reflow process.
Stainless Steel | FR4 Tg180 | Thermoset Plastic | |
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Printing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Placing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Reflowing | No | Yes | Yes |