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rushikesh.bala 6 years ago
I have created a PCB layout using SMD components. Now for adding Solder traces on it I need use stencil. Can anyone help me with PCB Artwork?
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andyfierman 6 years ago
If you have created a PCB layout using EasyEDA then you can order the PCB direct from JLCPCB: ![image.png](//image.easyeda.com/pullimage/D187emIXJGlGTdbFwhb92i6NC3q6ImEYHcyA2npg.png) ![image.png](//image.easyeda.com/pullimage/zRsfhiYMhT2VuIvsl7xaVpg6IjytKDCzQxFfwUpH.png) and ask for a Stencil at the same time: ![image.png](//image.easyeda.com/pullimage/4kkL3wdXIlCQYXsNXKtCcUXTPKa9r4lSBj4prWb5.png)
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rushikesh.bala 6 years ago
Thank you for your response. But I want to make my own PCB instead of ordering it from JLCPCB. I am learning to make PCB  with SMD components at home. This will serve two purposes I will get to know the PCB making process and I will get my own Dev Board.
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andyfierman 6 years ago
"...I will get to know the PCB making process..." That's not quite true because you make PCBs at home using a different set of processes from how they are made by companies like JLCPCB. You will probably learn more about PCB fabrication by looking at information like this: [https://www.eurocircuits.com/Making-a-PCB-PCB-Manufacture-step-by-step/](https://www.eurocircuits.com/Making-a-PCB-PCB-Manufacture-step-by-step/) than by making one yourself. You will end up with professional quality PCBs with proper though plated holes, solder masking and silkscreening. Without solder masking, you may find that even with a stencil, it will be very difficult to avoid solder bridges between pads on fine pitched parts. You will also not have to be handling chemicals that you will then have to dispose of in an environmentally responsible way. :) If you _really_ want to make the PCB yourself then you can email support @ JLCPCB.com to ask if you submit the gerbers that you **only** want the paste mask stencil to be made for you. Then, depending on what they say, state in the "Remark" box on the PCB Order page that **you do not want the PCB to be manufactured**, you **only** want the paste mask stencil.
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andyfierman 6 years ago
You might find this video interesting: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XCznQFV-Mw&authuser=1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XCznQFV-Mw&authuser=1) :)
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rushikesh.bala 6 years ago
Thank you @andyfierman for your help. Also, your links were very useful, learned a lot from it. But I figured out how to print artwork. We have to print the Document layer in mirrored format by isolating all other layers. Please find the attached image.![Artwork1.png](//image.easyeda.com/pullimage/EGOaMYJUQb1wUDpppAOCSP8PzeT69mFAbNyzLi4M.png)
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andyfierman 6 years ago
Are you using this to create a solder paste stencil?
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rushikesh.bala 6 years ago
Yes, I  will be printing this on a Transparent plastic sheet and use it as a mask while transferring the solder mask. This technique is only applicable for Through hole components. Not for smd components
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andyfierman 6 years ago
But you only need a solder paste stencil for and parts. A solder paste stencil cannot be used for through hole components. A Solder Mask is not the same thing as a solder paste stencil. Solder Mask is a coating that is put on top of the bare copper traces to stop solder bridging between traces and especially the pads of closely spaced (fine pitch) component pins. I'm not sure I understand your original question and I also think you would be much better to buy your PCB directly from EasyEDA.
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