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Old 02-16-2007, 02:06 PM
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Default Re: Zinc Plating & Amps Query

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Originally Posted by seanc
Cahrles:

Size disparity between parts is irrelevant. You simply need the total surface area of all parts combined.

eg, take a 9" part & a 1" part together. The 9" part will attract 90% of the current, the 1" part 10%. Each will get the same ASI.

You'll likely never need more than the 5-7 volt setting, as long as it allows you to set the appropriate current.

Sean
Sean;
Thanks for the reply.. And the Plating Information.. In reading about other folks problems with "Low Current Density Areas", I wasn't certain if the zinc plating on a larger part would be "thin" while the plating on a smaller part would burn..
I have my PS set on the 5-7 volt range.. In the little plating I've done so far (not Zinc), I "set" the amps to whatever is requred and the Volts read whatever the volts read ;-}.. generally about Two Volts (Five Amps for a 16.5 sq in Copper Tube in Nickel Plating Solution).
Thanks.. again.. You are a helluva contribution to the Caswell Forum!! (I've probably read all your posts.. and have learned a lot.)
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