Do solder-mount screws exist?

I have a small circuit board that has no mounting holes but does provide unpopulated test point pads. Is there any option for machine screws or standoffs that I could solder into these for mounting the board?

November 24, 2023

Surface mount, and reflow solderable stand-offs are available, for low mechanical stress applications.

For example, some SMT products offer spacers, nuts, and snap fasteners in a range of sizes. These do not require plated through holes. The parts come in the reel with removable Kapton patches on top, covering the holes, for vacuum pick-up, so they can be used for pick-and-place assembly as well.

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Do solder-mount screws exist?

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