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Vecoplus touch: the electroformed stencil for touch screen printing

 
The electroforming process has several inherent advantages over other techniques for producing stencils. The Nickel Vecoplus touch stencils are much harder than competitive products making it possible to use them from 3 to 5 times longer. The increased hardness likewise reduces the risk of damage during handling. Even the use of a metal squeegee will not wear the stencil. The extended life cycle of the stencil results in increased printing process yields and reduced costs for the user.

Easy paste release
Another major advantage of electroforming is the ability to produce smooth, tapered slot walls. By making the slot width on the glass side of the stencil slightly larger than on the squeegee side, the paste is not disturbed when the stencil is removed. The much smoother side walls also allow for easy release of the ink.

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  An image of a touch screen print layout
Touch screen pattern

Enlarged view from section of electroformed nickel stencil and paste deposit