For Area Definition & Part Protection Masking Techniques For Area Definition & Part Protection
Why We Mask To prevent plating from being applied where it is not wanted To exactly define the area that is to be plated To reduce waste of metal from the plating solution To prevent chemical damage to adjacent areas of the part To prevent contamination of the plating solution
Considerations Before Masking Consider The area must be pre-cleaned to ensure that the masking materials will stick Consider How a solution will be applied Anode to cathode movement Configuration of the part Duration of the plating operation Temperature at the work area
Masking Materials Tapes Paints Sheet Material Fixtures
Masking Materials
Masking Materials
Masking Materials
Masking Materials
Masking Materials
Masking Materials
Masking Materials
Masking Applications Combination of masking materials Controlled Solution runoff
Masking Application Vinyl tape Aluminum tape Plastic sheet
Masking Application Combination of masking materials Solution Control
Masking Application
Masking Application Complex shape Combination of masking materials Solution control
Masking Application Fixturing AeroNikl Tape Special Anode
Masking Application Plastic & Vinyl tape Simple Fast Effective
Masking Application Aluminum & Vinyl tape Solution Control
Summary Masking is used to: Prevent plating from being applied where it is not wanted Precisely define the area that is to be plated Reduce waste of metal from the plating solution Prevent chemical damage to adjacent areas of the part Prevent contamination of the plating solution
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