Gold PCB Edge connectors - Plating Powder Coating Buffing Anodizing

ronscott · #1 (**permalink**) 09-08-2002, 11:26 PM

I would like to plate approximately 0.000200 nickel and then 0.000030 gold on copper PCB edge connector pins. I only have about 100 connectors to do for a hobby project so time is not a problem. Can I use the plug and plate system and get the plating thicknesses that I want and the durability that I would need or would I be better off with one of the other kits?

mcaswell · #2 (**permalink**) 09-10-2002, 01:12 PM

Yes, Plug N Plate will work fine. Just keep testing your thickness and apply more if required.

ronscott · #3 (**permalink**) 09-10-2002, 11:01 PM

2) If I want to tin plate all of the printed circuit board except the edge connector where the gold over nickel will be, what sequence would you recommend?

mcaswell · #4 (**permalink**) 09-14-2002, 11:59 AM

Not really - if you don\'t already have the equipment to do that, it\'s quite expensive.

I assumed from your precise thickness requirements that you had a way to measure this already.

You can use a masking liquid to mask off whichever sections you don\'t want tin plated. See http://www.caswellplating.com/maskit.htm

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