ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS INC

High Quality Solder Paste Stencils.

Wave Solder and Re-flow fixtures.

Assembly inspection tools.

Alternative Solutions Inc. (ASI) began in April of 1992. Originally known as Advanced SMT Stencils, we started with chemically etched brass solder paste stencils. Over the following year we began etching stainless steel stencils. We added an extra step, micro-polishing, to all our stencils at no extra cost. To give our customers better quality we began offering laser cut stencils at chemical-etched prices.

In January of 1998 management decided to go 100% laser cut offering better quality to all of our customers, along with becoming environmentally friendly, utilizing no chemicals. Instead of the micro-polish step, we now Laser Burnish, yielding excellent wall surfaces. We saw the demand for larger framed stencils and in October 2000 we purchased a third laser from Directed Light. We also realized this laser is capable of cutting much larger custom frames. We can now accommodate a variety of custom size frames. To date the largest has been 52"X72". This laser has also been able to cut up to 25 mil thick material. This past Spring saw another great day at ASI as we took delivery of one of the fastest stencil cutting lasers in the world, the Tannlin T-3. This machine with it's split axis and low mass moving parts driven by the latest in linear drive technology is averaging an easy 6000 apertures per hour.

As we pass a milestone, ten years in the business, some things remain the same. We still have the same great quality, service and pricing that has allowed us to grow so much. We still do not charge premiums for quick turn orders and, as always, we still have an open door policy welcoming our customers and prospective customers to come in and have a tour or just visit.

ASI listens to our customers, so we can respond to their ever changing needs. Give us a call or stop by any time to discuss new requirements or to visit and see our process.