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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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