Equipment on the line

DDM Novastar SPR-45 production photo

Gold Print

DDM Novastar SPR-45

Solder paste stencil printer

Max board width
310 mm
Stencil frame
up to 23 by 23 inch
Print area
16 by 18 inch
Drive
Semi-automatic, dual squeegee
Power
110 V AC, 2 A

Our SMT line is sized for prototype-to-low-volume production and NPI work, typically under 5000 units per batch with mixed-component boards. For higher-volume runs we plan capacity together during DFM and BOM review.

Process detail

  1. STAGE INPUT
  2. Stencil mount

    Frame loaded into the printer, alignment verified to fiducials.

  3. Paste load

    SAC305 lead-free paste loaded onto the stencil, conditioned for viscosity.

  4. Print stroke

    Dual squeegee deposits paste through stencil apertures.

  5. Inspection

    Visual or SPI check on first article and at intervals.

  6. STAGE OUTPUT

Files we accept

  • Gerber paste layer
  • ODB++ paste layer
  • Stencil DXF if pre-fabbed

Tolerances and specs

Print area
16 by 18 inch (406 by 457 mm)
Stencil frame
up to 23 by 23 inch
Drive
Semi-automatic dual squeegee
Power
110 V AC, 2 A

Frequently asked questions

Which design files do you accept?

Gerber RS-274X, ODB++, and IPC-2581 for PCB data. BOM in xlsx or csv with manufacturer part numbers. CPL or pick-and-place file in csv or txt. Step files for enclosures. Firmware binaries as hex, bin, or signed image bundles.

Discuss this capability

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