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Nikasil on plastics
We're involved in a project which needs to electroform a thick Nikasil shell (2-3 mm) on plastics (ABS). We can provide metallized parts but need help for Nikasil plating. If you happen to know the companies which can provide this kind of services, especially in Canada or USA, please say. We would appreciate your help very much. Best regards! Ke
Ke Zhang
Queen's Uni. - Kingston, Ontario, Canada
1999
Ed. note: This RFQ is outdated, but technical replies are welcome, and readers are encouraged to post their own RFQs. But no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?).
ke, we are doing electroplating on abs. please inform what is
"nikasil". is it nickel sulphamate? thank you, daniel
daniel livshitz
- tel aviv israel
1999
Gentlemen, please start with
letter #1671 which will answer your questions, and includes further links to other letters on related subjects. Good luck.
Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.
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