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Removal of copper electroplating

I am electroplating steel with copper and then nickel plating it and I want to remove the copper from the steel. What would be the best way to keep the steel and copper from bonding? I am using the steel as a "form".

Mark L Harp
hobbyist - Covington, Kentucky, USA
2004

2003

Hi Mark. I'm not sure that I'm fully understanding, but it sounds like you are trying to do electroforming onto a steel mandrel. The best answer is probably, don't do it on steel. Do it on aluminum or stainless steel.

Come back with more details and we will be happy to try again :-) Ted Mooney, finishing.com
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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