What services do we offer?

The ‘Plating feasibility’ report provides quantitative and qualitative information on the electrodeposition process to the plating line engineer at the start of a new program. It acts as an electroplating “dry run”, providing information on

• total metal weight for various deposition steps;
• variations of the metal layer thickness over the part and between parts on different locations of the rack – percentage of surface within spec;
• risk estimation for occurrence of layer specific plating defects;
• information on over-plating and thus potential for metal savings by using additional tooling (e.g. screens);
• recommendations to alleviate expected issues.

Starting from the CAD model of the part and using the in-house process parameters and electrolyte characteristics, a 3D electroplating simulation of a complete rack provides current density and thickness distributions together with risk estimation for occurrence of plating specific defects as Ni show, Cr burn, treeing, rough deposits, etc. The resulting data are analyzed and conclusions and recommendations are reported.

What value do we bring?

The ‘Plating feasibility’ report is recognized by plating suppliers as a very valuable tool that enables: 

• creating more competitive yet profitable quotes based on virtual production data (metal weight, scrap ratio, …) – feasibility reports can be added to quotes to strengthen the pricing argumentation;
• improving the production process in terms of reducing scrap and/or reducing metal consumption by adding auxiliary tooling (screens, anodes, current robbers);
• having a clear and auditable trail with respect to quality, reducing commercial and technical risks;
• positioning your company as innovative by adding process design by simulation.

In conclusion, Elsyca’s ‘Plating feasibility’ report is the ultimate solution for every plating supplier that cares for continuous improvement of its processes.

Please download an example report here.
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