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Cannot pass thermal impact test, who can help?

We are molding an electro-plated part using ABS material, but when we perform a thermal impact test, it always fails. I have analysed the problem with my workmates many times, but we still cannot find the right answer. Can anybody help me?

Thank you.

Zhouailin
quality -Huizhou, Guang Dong, China
2004

Dear Zhouailin,

Contact the supplier of the plating chemistry. There could be a number of problem areas from ABS molding faults or etching problems to Nickel or Chromium deposit stress. Your chemistry supplier should be able to perform a surface analysis and solve your problems.

Regards,

Jonathan Timms
- Hong Kong
2004

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