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Ford Spec. #ESB-M1P17-A

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I would like to know the nickel plating thickness requirements for this specification.

John Welch
- Bronson, Michigan
2003

2003

JOHN, PLATING THICKNESS FORD SPEC.ESB-M1P17-A. THIS IS THE SPEC FOR INTERIOR PART.

COPPER (d) 0.5 µm
NICKEL BRIGHT OR LOW GLOSS 7.6 µm
Total -not including 15.2 µm chrome
chromium significant 0.13 µm surface
Corrodkote, hrs 4 plating thickness measurement ( ASTM B487 )

Note : (d) Initial copper plate 0.5 µm in the strike may be replaced with nickel provided parts meet all other requirements of this specification.

Popatbhai B. Patel
electroplating consultant - Roseville, Michigan

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