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Dirty substrate causes poor adhesion?
We are on a reel-reel plating with gold finish. We always encountered poor adhesion problem on the nickel plating process. Our first perception on the problem was on the substrate. Either, it is dirty, rusty, have uneven surface and the like. Is it possible that a substrate that is dirty or rusty can cause poor adhesion? Our cleaning solution also is 5 days before renewal.
Jharlen Dianoplating - Manila, Philippines
2007
Duh, yes. It is a truism that 90 percent of adhesion problems result from poor cleaning, Jharlen. The strip must present a waterbreak-free appearance before plating. Don't even waste your time trying to plate a strip that is "dirty or rusty".
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2007
I hope you don't run that shop!
Rob Coffie- Warren, Michigan
2007
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