Typically, SMT stencils are made of metal or plastic. Specific types include laser-cut SMT solder paste stencils, BGA stencils, and SMT BGA rework stencils. An acronym for ball-grid array, BGA is a ...
The pros use very expensive laser cut stainless steel solder paste stencils, something still a bit out of reach to the casual hobbyist. [Felix] solved this problem by making his own solder paste ...
making your solder paste print well even if you’re trying to rest a giant stencil on top of a tiny board.