DEK
260
The DEK 260 is a screen frame option. The DEK 260 has external dimensions of 585 x 585 x 38 mm. The DEK 260 has internal dimensions of 508 x 508 mm.[1][2]
What it is
General reference — not yet source-verifiedA screen printer in SMT assembly applies solder paste or adhesive to a printed circuit board through a stencil. A screen frame holds the stencil in the printer and sets the mechanical format that the printer is arranged to accept. Screen printers are used before component placement so that deposited material is available on pads or other defined locations.
How it works
General reference — not yet source-verifiedStencil printing uses a framed stencil that is aligned to the board and then wiped by a squeegee so material is transferred through stencil apertures. The screen frame supports stencil tension and repeatable positioning in the printer. Vision alignment, board support, clamping, and stencil separation are typical parts of the printing cycle for this equipment class.
Where it fits in the process flow
General reference — not yet source-verifiedStencil printing sits near the start of the SMT assembly line. The printing step prepares the board for later placement by depositing solder paste or adhesive at defined sites. After printing, boards normally move to inspection or directly to placement, followed later by soldering or curing depending on the assembly method.
Applications
General reference — not yet source-verifiedScreen printers are used in electronics assembly for solder paste printing and adhesive printing on printed circuit boards and related substrates. The process supports surface-mount assembly by forming deposits that define later joint formation or temporary component retention. Stencil printing is also used where repeatable patterned deposition is needed across production boards.
- screen printing
What do the numbers mean?
Dimensions & facilities4
Configuration & options6
Vintage & configurations
Control-system eraWindows NT[1]
What replaced it?
Related models
- siblingDek Galaxy— The Galaxy technical specification lists DEK 260 as configurable as standard under screen frames.source[2]
Where are the manuals?
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Frequently asked questions
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The following facts about the 260 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 260 are on record.
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No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 260 are on record.
Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 260 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the 260 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 260 are on record.
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Sources & citations
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- [1]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
- [2]web.archive.org — web.archive.orgweb.archive.org
Last updated Oct 20, 2026.
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