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Gold Plating Nitinol

2003

We have developed an environmentally friendly process for electropolishing NiTinol (Nickel Titanium Alloy). We are looking for an established method to gold plate the parts after electropolishing. Typically we are doing stents and other medical devices. We understand that the nitinol must be put through an acid strike like Aurobond then plated. We need a little help to jump start the process. Any information would be appreciated before we invest in this project.

Thomas F. Lachner
- Waukegan, Illinois, USA

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