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-----Alternate to electroless nickel plating on aluminum sheet?
July 15, 2008
I am a buyer for an electronics manufacturing company in the Portland Oregon area.
I am buying a custom made aluminum enclosure that is currently being electroless nickel plated. I seek an alternate plating that will be more cost effective, but still be electrically conductive and also provide some corrosion protection. The finished product is used in a manufacturing environment, in a clean room, so a bright shiny cosmetic finish is not a requirement. There is no technical problem with the current plating; my goal is to reduce cost if possible with another finish.
If anyone has suggestions I would appreciate hearing them.
Thank you for your attention.
Buyer of finished products - Beaverton, OR, United States
Some alternatives would include electrolytic nickel plating. However, there may be other reasons why electroless is used i.e. coverage in a recess, etc.
Why don't you talk to your plater?
process supplier - Great Neck, New York
July 16, 2008
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