How do I process the die-impression paper-based stencil material?
Die-impression stencil generally requires some type of impacting device to transfer the coating to the backing paper allowing the electrolyte to pass through the stencil to create an electrical contact on the conductive metal surface. A typewriter works well. When the application requires very large or very small characters, requires the character string to be curved to fit the part or the application requires a logo or 1D or 2D code a special dot matrix printer and software can be purchased from Marking Methods to meet these requirements. After the die-impression stencil is impressed the colored stencil is removed from the backing paper and is then located on the item to be marked. Sometimes pre-wetting the stencil image with electrolyte prior to marking will achieve a better first mark and helps to secure the stencil to the part. Steel inspection stamps can be used to stamp the material and by reversing the stencil material on the backing paper you can draw on the stencil.
