Stencils are worth the up-front cost. They will reduce errors, save time, and include quality of work.
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PCB assembly, SMT, surface mount technology, stencils
The United States, International
https://www.sunstone.com/docs/pcb-whitepapers/using-stencils-to-simplify-the-printed-circuit-board-assembly-process.pdf?sfvrsn=e510e67b_8https://www.pcbunlimited.com/blog/the-what-the-whys-and-the-hows-of-smt-stencils-for-prototype-pcbs/(SMT means surface mount technology)https://www.acceleratedassemblies.com/blog/a-quick-introduction-to-different-types-of-smt-stencilsMust Know Things about Solder Paste Stencils – Part 1: https://www.creativehitech.com/blog/must-know-things-about-solder-paste-stencils-part-1/#:~:text=The%20stencils%20aid%20in%20the,then%20apply%20solder%20paste%20evenly.Part 2: https://www.creativehitech.com/blog/must-know-things-about-solder-paste-stencils-part-2/