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Electroless vs. Electroplating?

Which process provides for the flattest surface area on outside edges and inside corners? Which process provides for the best controlled mil thickness?

We manufacture small, 2" x 2", copper components that are then nickel plated. Our plater uses a bath immersion process. What is the best process for finishing a given surface of nickel plating to attain a flatter surface?

Art Quigley
thermo-electric consortium - Chico, California, USA
2001

Electroless, Art. No qualifiers needed.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2001

What exactly is the qualifier for the electroless plating?

Lau Shir Ling
- Singapore
2001

By 'qualifiers' I did not mean chemicals, Lau. Sorry for the confusion! I meant 'ifs-ands-or-buts'

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
2001

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