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  Plating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Plating is indispensable as a corrosion inhibitor for the manufacture of computers, mobile phones, and electronic devices as well as other uses such as solderability, hardness, wearability, friction loss, paint adhesion, conductivity, shielding, etc. Moreover, it is a key technology for the development of new machines.
Electroless plating, also known as chemical or auto-catalytic plating, is a non-galvanic type of plating method that involves several simultaneous reactions in an aqueous solution, which occur without the use of external electrical power.
Gold plating is often used in electronics, to provide a corrosion-resistant electrically conductive layer on copper, typically in electrical connectors and printed circuit boards.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Plating   (978 words)

  
 Copper plating - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Copper plating is the process in which a layer of copper is deposited on the item to be plated by using an electric current.
Often various other chemicals are added to improve plating uniformity and brightness.
Without some form of additive, it is almost impossible to obtain anything close to reasonable plating.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Copper_plating   (143 words)

  
 Acid Copper Through-hole Plating
During panel plating, the entire copper surfaces on both sides of the substrate, as well as the hole walls are plated up to a desired final thickness.
Pattern plating, as the name implies, involves masking off most of the copper surface and plating only the traces and pads of the circuit pattern.
To normalize the plating field, it is often beneficial to add an exposed ¾" boundary around the board to increase to total plating area and suppress the formation of high potential areas at the edges of the pattern.
www.thinktink.com /stack/volumes/volvi/copplate.htm   (2830 words)

  
 Feature Article - Copper Plating
The low metal and high cyanide levels in the copper strike are responsible for the low efficiency, but these same properties ensure against a non-adhering immersion layer of copper forming on the surface being plated.
A high-throw bath can plate almost as much copper in the holes of printed-circuit boards, where current density is very low, as it plates on the surfaces of the boards.
As with sulfate acid copper baths, pyrophosphate plating baths form immersion coatings on active metals such as steel and zinc die castings and thus strike layers such as cyanide copper must be used.
www.pfonline.com /articles/pfd0014.html   (4621 words)

  
 Copper plating products and services from Precision
Copper plating is so popular because it is an excellent undercoat and can sufficiently cover substrate defects such as holes or splinters.
Copper plating is also easy to buff, which improves its strength and provides an easy-to-plate, level, and bright substrate.
The high electrical conductivity of copper plating has made it an excellent and inexpensive choice for high tech products, such as printed circuit boards.
www.ppc1904.com /copper.html   (506 words)

  
 PF Online Feature Article - Copper Plating   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Copper is an excellent undercoat for subsequent deposits, since it is a good metal to cover substrate defects such as holes and splinters, which enhance corrosion.
Copper is among the least expensive metals and is in relatively stable supply.
Typical plating bath compositions and operating characteristics are shown in Table I. A cyanide copper strike bath is typically used to deposit a thin, adherent layer that can completely cover an active metal surface such as zinc or steel prior to further plating operations.
www.pfonline.com /articles/pfd0309.html   (4608 words)

  
 Copper & Tin plating
Copper (Cu) is used to coat zinc, aluminium, and magnesium, as first coating before further plating.
Copper plating is a phase in chromium plating of plastics.
Tin (Sn) is used to plate steel components already coated by nickel or copper, against corrosion; steel plates for the conservation industry; for improving the solderability of surfaces in the electronic industry.
www.designinsite.dk /htmsider/p1132.htm   (156 words)

  
 Acid copper plating tank
Acid copper plating is one of the most forgiving of the electrochemical processes encountered in manufacturing printed circuit boards.
The action of the ionic current in an electrolytic copper plating tank is such that, during plating, any and all suspended particulates will be forced toward the cathode (the panel that you are plating) and deposited.
This will improve the plating uniformity along the edges of your board, which is especially important if you at plating through-holes that are near one of the edges.
www.thinktink.com /stack/volumes/voliii/equipment/copplate/coptank.htm   (727 words)

  
 Copper Plating FAQ - first set
To insure that all of the through-holes in your finished board are completely covered with a uniform layer of copper, it is essential that the conductive ink layer deposited during activation be as conductive as possible to optimize deposition and adhesion.
OFHC copper, copper plumbing pipe, or copper wire is not sufficiently pure to avoid the presence of copper particles in the plating solution.
Copper plating is also very handy if you do not have a way to create negative artwork.
www.thinktink.com /faqs/cupltfaq/cupltf01.htm   (1533 words)

  
 COPPER PLATING KIT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
For the restorer, copper plating must be one of the most useful repair tools there is. By applying layers of copper, and sanding between applications, an incredibly smooth surface can be quickly built up, covering scratches and minor pits caused by corrosion.
A final layer of copper plate to seal over the solder filler can then be buffed and polished to a high quality luster.
Copper can be used to 'electroform', making complete objects from pure copper, by simply making a mold from wax and conductive powder, copper plating the mold, then melting the wax.
homepages.tesco.net /~jeep/copplati.htm   (322 words)

  
 Copper Anodes for Printed Circuit Board Plating
Copper anodes undergo rigid, traceable, quality control checks at Anchor Bronze and Metals, Inc. With Anchor™ copper anodes you don't have to worry about surface contaminants such as oil, chlorides, dirt, etc. We ship clean anodes - mechanically descaled and washed.
Our copper anodes are produced by the continuous casting method.
Copper bar anodes are then plastic shrink wrapped and palletized to insure the anodes are received in a condition acceptable for direct use without further cleaning.
www.anchorbronze.com /anodes.htm   (299 words)

  
 copper plating   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
When a piece of copper is dipped into a ferric sulfate solution, no reaction is observed.
Concept: The reaction between iron metal and copper (II) is an oxidation-reduction reaction.
Safety: Copper and zinc are heavy metals and are toxic.
chemlearn.chem.indiana.edu /demos/CopperPl.htm   (154 words)

  
 Copper [MIL-C-14550B] has good corrosion resistance when used as an undercoat
The plated metal is copper in color; and can be deposited matte to very bright.
Copper has good corrosion resistance when used as an undercoat.
Plated springs and other parts subject to flexure should not be flexed prior to baking operations.
www.techplate.com /copper.htm   (148 words)

  
 Copper Plating with Household Items   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Purpose: The plating of objects is a common practice which expands from the plating of gold onto watches to chrome on the bumpers of automobiles.
Copper (II) Sulfate is sometimes used to purify the water in fish tanks although it is known to be toxic to humans in several ways.
Place the object to be copper plated into the deep blue solution and the penny into the light blue solution.
www.scientificameriken.com /yr3/plating.asp   (449 words)

  
 Dynatronix: Pulse Periodic Reverse Copper Plating of High Aspect Ratio Holes
High aspect ratio boards present particular problems for electrolytic copper plating since with traditional direct current techniques, unless very low current densities are used, it is impossible to obtain uniform coatings with even thickness on both the surface of the board and in the through-hole.
For a plating window of say 3 m x 0.6 m and pattern plating with 50% copper exposed, a unit capable of generating a forward current of 400 amps per side and a total reverse current of 2500 amps is required.
An acid copper electrolyte has been developed for use in combination with pulse period reversal which is capable of delivering the benefits and a reliable pulse plating rectifier is now also available.
www.dynatronix.com /ppr.htm   (2611 words)

  
 copper plating, electroless nickel plating, nickel plating, silver plating, tin plating, cadmium coating, zinc & zinc ...
copper plating, electroless nickel plating, nickel plating, silver plating, tin plating, cadmium coating, zinc and zinc alloy plating, chrome plating, gold plating, plating on plastics, satin nickel plating, duplex and triplex coatings, fl chrome, and copper antique finishes.
His quality was the sole of his hard work and this paid rich dividends and there was no looking back, metals coats started serving the automobile, luggage and watch industry.
We also specialize in plating of fibre glass, copper on earthrods, temple domes, electro polishing on stainless steel etc.
www.chooseindia.com /copper-plating.htm   (166 words)

  
 Copper plating   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Copper is usually plated directly onto the zinc deposit and is frequently used prior to decorative nickel-chromium plating.
A tendency may be noted for the pH of the copper plating solution to rise due to drag-in from the zincate solution.
An alkaline zincate solution containing a chelating agent and approximately 6 g/l copper has been recommended for the treatment of aluminium prior to plating from a copper pyrophosphate bath.
www.alu-info.dk /HTML/alulib/modul/A00358.htm   (170 words)

  
 Copper Plating Processes - Technic Inc
General purpose acid copper for panel and pattern plating of printed circuit boards.
High throw, micro-leveling acid copper plating process with proprietary polarizer to enable processing of advanced board designs including HDI and microvia.
High throw, micro-levelling acid copper plating process designed specifically for use with periodic reverse pulse rectification.
www.technic.com /chm/copper.htm   (116 words)

  
 Expert: Plating and Related Technologies Expert
This includes electroplating with copper, nickel, and gold as well as electroless plating with copper, nickel, tin, gold, and oxides.
Expert was asked to help a research organization speed up copper plating in blind vias that were bottomed out on a lower copper layer.
The part was not very large so the concepts used in high-speed strip plating were applied and a demonstration experiment in their laboratory showed how it could be reduced to the order of several minutes.
www.intota.com /viewbio.asp?bioID=603831&perID=108395   (1477 words)

  
 Expert: Electro and Electroless Plating Expert
He has studied electroless nickel plating on zinc die castings, thin-film memory discs, metallized ceramics, as well as for printed circuit and automotive and other electronic applications.
Expert is knowledgeable of the preparatory steps (including etching and sensitizing catalysts) for electroless plating of nickel and copper on plastic substrates.
Expert is knowledgeable of many types of copper plating processes such as acid copper, fluoborate copper, pyrophosphate copper, cyanide copper, and electroless copper.
www.intota.com /viewbio.asp?bioID=603464&perID=107631   (966 words)

  
 Copper Plating Process   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The state of the art in alkaline non-cyanide copper plating.
30/30 plates directly over steel, stainless steel, brass, zincated aluminum, zinc diecast, and white metal.
Plates brighter over a wider current density than any other process.
www.parisho.com /copper.htm   (97 words)

  
 33746. Copper plating on copper [India]
We have an application wherein 0.2mm thick copper plating has been recommended on copper rod before machining to tight tolerances and subsequently silver plating to 30-35 microns.
-Purity of plated copper and conductivity aspects.As opposed to the suspect purity of a cast Cu rod.
It is entirely possible to plate copper to the specified thickness from an acid copper bath after proper cleaning and de oxidising and activation.
www.finishing.com /337/46.shtml   (135 words)

  
 Copper Plating :: Cooper Plating Inc Electroplating
Copper plating is an electrodeposit process that is widely used as underplates in multiple-plate requirements.
Although copper is relatively corrosion resistant, it is subject to rapid tarnishing and staining when exposed to the atmosphere; consequently copper is rarely used alone.
We offer an anti-resistance coating (CU-56) to be applied after the copper plating, to help resist tarnishing.
www.cooperplating.com /services/copper-plating.html   (76 words)

  
 Metal Copper Plating Chemicals - E-Brite Acid Copper Plating - EPI - Electrochemical Products, Inc.
The copper plate can be readily flened or oxidized for a variety of attractive antiqued finishes.
The ratio of plating thickness between high current areas and low current areas is a low 4:1.
A significant advantage is reduced consumption of anodes when Ultra AC is plated at the same thickness of copper in the LCD as with other processes.
www.epi.com /electroplating/copper-plating.html   (1654 words)

  
 New Page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
General purpose cyanide copper plating bath to produce light as well as heavy deposits.
Produces smooth semibright copper deposits suitable for vat and barrel plating.
Ideal product for copper plating on steel to be used for case hardening application.
www.artekchemicals.com /mid_copper.htm   (134 words)

  
 POLISHED COPPER PLATING   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Polished Copper plating with e-coat is a highly desirable finish, especially in the kitchen and bath industry.
Polished copper plating can be applied to stainless steel, steel, brass and zinc die-cast.
If a polished surface is not desirable we can apply a copper plating over a satin finish to produce an alternate effect.
www.guildplaters.com /finishes/polish_copper.html   (138 words)

  
 United Plating Inc- Copper and Silver Plating
Copper is an excellent undercoat for subsequent deposits, since it is a good metal to cover substrate defects such as holes and splinters.
Copper has a high plating efficiency, offers good coverage and has high electrical conductivity.
It may be applied to steel, aluminum, copper and brass.
www.unitedplating.com /copper_silver.htm   (180 words)

  
 Electrolytic Copper Plating
We are currently plating standard.062" material with a 10 mil hole in 30 minutes using 20 asf and depositing 1 mil of copper in the hole wall and consequently depositing 30 to 40 % less copper on the surface.
We also have the capability of plating at 10:1 aspect ratio in 60 minutes and depositing 1 mil in the hole wall.
To produce the best possible manual or automatic copper plating lines with the capability of doubling the speed, efficiency, and technical standards of each customer's operation; reduce physical workspace, reduce reject rates, and consequently maximize profits.
www.copperplating.net   (574 words)

  
 Advanced Surface Technologies - Plating
Plating is a chemical process of depositing various materials (typically metallic) onto a substrate that can be metal, ceramic or other materials.
Properties of plating can vary greatly in terms of thickness, uniformity, lubricity, solderability, magnetic or non-magnetic, corrosion protection, hardness, wear resistance, color, brightness etc. depending on the choice of the plating process and the plating material.
Plating is used for both functional and decorative purposes.
www.astfinishing.com /plating.html   (352 words)

  
 21285. Copper Plating Issue [India]
We are doing copper plating on CRCA steel strip of 0.350mm thickness and 300 mm width on continuous copper plating line.
Does copper plating has affect on microstructure of steel strip.
It is necessary to consider the amount of free cyanide in the bath.
www.finishing.com /212/85.shtml   (309 words)

  
 Electrolytic Acid Copper Technology - Technic Inc
TECHNIC CU 2300 is a unique acid copper plating process specifically designed to meet the demands of today’s complex printed circuit board designs.
TECHNIC CU 3300 is a unique acid copper plating processes designed for improved distribution in DC applications.
TECHNIC PC-65 is a bright, acid copper plating process designed to meet the specific needs of the printed circuit industry.
www.technic.com /pwb/electrocopper.htm   (875 words)

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