Unfortunately Protel only has a radial reduction rule and of course you can apply this to specific components as I'm sure you're aware, it is however not that useful.
I generate a raw Gerber.GTP file (with no reductions applied) and edit apertures only on components with a pin pitch of <= 0.050" using the rule of; aperture width = 0.5 pin pitch. eg for a 0.050" pin pitch component I reduce the aperture to 0.025". Another useful rule is sticking to an aspect ratio of 1.5:1, eg for a paste stencil of 0.006", don't use apertures less than 0.009". I haven't had any problems with paste stencil using these rules of thumb. I edit the GTP file in Protel an generate the final GTP from this modified file. I'm sure Camtastic would be useful for this also. Have you also thought about reducing the solder paste volume by reducing the stencil thickness? What are you using? We generally specify 0.006" stainless steel. Probably not the answer you're after but I hope it helps. Cheers and Merry Christmas, Brendon. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Trow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 17, 2001 10:34 AM Subject: [PEDA] Paste masks > Hi All > > Is there a way to tell protel 99se sp6 to reduce the paste mask by a > percentage rather than a actual measurement ? > > We have recently had problems with our smt placement machines and reflow > causing beading of the solder because of too much solder paste. I have been > asked to reduce the paste apertures by 5% on all smt components. > > Any help appreciated > > MERRY CHRISTMAS > > > > Wayne Trow > PCB Design Technician > Gallagher Group LTD > Hamilton > NEW ZEALAND > [p] +64 7 838 9800 ext 8737 > [f] +64 7 838 9801 > [e] [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
