How much does a 3D-printed PCB stencil cost?

With Stenchill, generating your stencil file is completely free. You only need PLA or PETG filament and a 3D printer. A professional stencil costs $15-30 per side, while a 3D-printed one costs just a few cents of filament.

What 3D printer settings should I use for a solder paste stencil?

Use 0.1mm layer height, 100% infill, PLA or PETG material, and a 0.2mm nozzle for best results (0.4mm nozzle is acceptable). The stencil thickness should be 0.3-0.4mm (3-4 layers).

Which EDA tools are compatible with Stenchill?

Stenchill works with Gerber files from KiCad, Eagle, Altium Designer, and any other tool that exports standard Gerber files.

Are my Gerber files stored on the server?

When a generation succeeds, your Gerber file is processed and discarded immediately. When a generation fails, only the Paste and Edge Cuts layers are kept temporarily so the bug can be investigated and fixed; copper layers, silkscreen, drill files, BOM and schematics are never stored. In individual file mode, only the Paste and Edge Cuts layers are uploaded in the first place; your other layers stay on your machine.

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Your PCB stencil, 3D printed

Upload your Gerber files, get a 3D-printable file in seconds.

How it works

Upload

Your Gerber ZIP file (KiCad, Eagle, Altium export...)

Preview

View the stencil in 3D and adjust settings if needed

Print

Download the STL file and print it on your 3D printer

Barbatronic uses Stenchill

Barbatronic is a French maker and robotics creator. On Twitch since 2019, he publishes hardware tutorials on YouTube, runs an active Discord community, and is a member of the Karibous team, which competes every year at the French Robotics Cup. A community of curious hackers and hands-on makers shows up each week for his practical hardware insights.

Stenchill was actually born in one of his streams. A chat discussion convinced me the idea was worth building and that I had the skills to ship it.

In this video, he integrates Stenchill into his fabrication workflow and shares his first impressions.

What is a stencil?

A stencil is a thin plate with openings matching the solder pads on your PCB. Place it on the board, spread solder paste with a squeegee, then position your SMD components before reflow. The result: precise and uniform paste deposits, much faster than using a syringe.

Designed for prototyping and small batches

3D-printed stencils work best with 0603+ passive components and large-pitch ICs. For finer components (0402, fine-pitch BGA), a laser-cut stencil is recommended. Use a 0.2mm nozzle for best results on small pads.

Why Stenchill?

A professional stencil costs $15-30 per side, here it's free
Generate your file in seconds, print it the same day
Print it at home on your 3D printer
Perfect for old PCBs: get a stencil after the fact, no need to reorder
Built-in registration shoulders for perfect alignment

What users think

NathanMay 7, 2026

Altium 3D Printed Stencils

Solidworks did not like the DXFs when I tried to make my own stencil so glad I came across this tool which does it all for me. Saved me when I forgot to order a stainless stencil!

BarbatronicApr 15, 2026

Perfect for my PCBs!

Awesome project. I use it both for my personal boards and my work boards when I need to make a stencil quickly. At work, we also make our PCBs with a laser engraver, but we're often missing the right stencil. Now, in about ten minutes, we can have both the prototyped PCB and its stencil for soldering. It's simple, fast and effective. Well done.