How to order an SMT stencil？(Step-by-Step Guide)

JLCPCB is an automated ordering website; you need to order the SMT stencil yourself by following the step-by-step guide. (8 steps in all)

At the beginning, click 'Order Now' or 'Instant Quote' to access the ordering page.

Step 1. Choose one option to order stencils.

Two options to order stencils at JLCPCB.

Option 1. Together with the PCB
Option 2. Separately, without the PCB

Option 1. Order stencil with your PCB

Two easy steps to order a stencil with your PCB

1. Upload  PCB Gerber File

Upload your PCB Gerber file in the PCB section (as shown below)

2. Turn on the stencil option button

After selecting all PCB parameters, scroll to the bottom of the page and enable the stencil option to choose the stencil parameters you need (as shown below).

Notice: If you require special technologies or a custom stencil size, select 'Yes' for the relevant option — for example, "Nano-coating"or "customized size".

Option 2. Order stencil without PCB

Choose 'SMT Stencil' at the top of the ordering page, upload your PCB Gerber file, and then select the stencil parameters you need.

Step 2. Save the stencil order to cart

After choosing all stencil parameters you need on the ordering page, save it to cart.  (as shown below)

By the way, you can get a stencil coupon on this page below if you've never got one before.

Step 3. Check out the stencil order in your cart

After saving the stencil order to cart, check out the cart in the top right corner. (as shown below)

Step 4.  Select items and Check out

Remember to select the item before checking out. (as shown below)

Step 5. Enter your shipping details

Go to the shipping address page and enter your shipping details .(as shown below)

Step 6. Choose a shipping method

Select your preferred shipping method and proceed to the next step. (as shown below)

Step 7. Submit your stencil order and pay

After adding all the information, submit your stencil order and pay directly. (as shown below)

Step 8. Select your preferred payment method

Select a payment method you like,  for example, choosing Paypal here, then click the " PayPal" logo to pay for it.

Important notice:

a. Don't forget to select the coupon you've got before on this page.

b. Don’t stay on the payment page too long without proceeding to the next step, or the session may time out before you complete the stencil order.

If the page does expire, don’t worry — you can still complete the checkout by following the steps below(Unexpected Payment situation ↓)

Unexpected Payment situation

If you don’t complete the payment in time, the stencil order will expire. In that case, click your username in the upper right corner and choose 'Order History' , then continue to pay for the unpaid stencil order.

That's it! After completing the payment for your stencil order, your parcel will be on its way. The standard build time for SMT stencils is 12–24 hours.

If you order the stencil together with a PCB or require advanced stencil technologies, the production time may be longer.