nickle/cpchrome air agitation

[myxlplyk]

hola hola!
how critical is the air agitation for the nickle/ copy chrome process?
i/e: should the bubbles be applied directly over the piece to be plated, or are the currents generated by the bubbles anywhere in the tank sufficient?

cheers!
L

[mcaswell]

You should use air agitation always to ensure that the part does not pit during the plating process.

[NetMinder]

Should you use air agitation in all triple chrome tanks?the flash and bright copper tanks? Can too much agitation interfere with the plating process?

Thanks.

[carts69]

Yes i would like to know this also as the manuals do not make this clear!

[jimcarry]

Air should be used but i have seen electric motors used with off set shafts like a car wiper motor to move the bar back and forth accross the top of the tank wich keeps the part moving in the tank

[carts69]

That sounds a good idea, although i think i will opt for the bubbler (just to keep thing simple) Thanks for that!

[jimcarry]

Originally Posted by carts69

That sounds a good idea, although i think i will opt for the bubbler (just to keep thing simple) Thanks for that!

Now as for me I use a dual quick connect at my compressor with a air shut off valve on one side this way I can control the air flow to the tank . This works great for larger systems

[carts69]

Jim.... Again another great idea! soon i will have to toss a coin to decide what method to use,lol. Thanks for that.