Why do electroplating factories encounter the problem of rapid failure of tin plating additives during the production process? In this article, we will share some experiences through a case study.
Mr. Zhang from Guangdong found that the tin plating additive he was using would easily decompose, accompanied by a narrowing of the bright area of the coating, as well as a decrease in the brightness and uniformity of the coating. As a manufacturer of tin plating additives, Bigely has rich production technology experience. After Mr. Zhang failed to identify the cause of the problem, he decided to seek help from Bigely.
Bigely's engineers happened to be providing technical services at a nearby electroplating plant. After hearing the news, they decided to go to the site to take a look. After investigation, it turned out that there was a problem with the bath liquid temperature. Mr. Zhang and his team had all been operating strictly within the range specified in the product manual. However, at this time it was summer, and the solution cooling device they were equipped with broke down, causing the temperature to exceed the specified upper limit.
Why is it related to temperature?
The reason is that when the bath temperature is too high, not only will it cause the coating failure problems mentioned by Mr. Zhang, but it may also result in the coating developing streaks, spots, and even turning yellow, becoming brittle, peeling off, etc. Moreover, the bath will also become cloudy as a result.
However, an excessively low solution temperature is also detrimental to the quality of the coating. When the bath temperature is too low, the current density needs to be reduced accordingly. Otherwise, there is a risk of the coating burning out, which will result in a slow deposition rate and affect the adhesion and brightness of the coating.
That's why the engineering team of Bigely will determine the appropriate operating temperature range for the tin plating additive based on the characteristics of the product. The electroplating factory should operate within this range to ensure that the additive can play its important role. Moreover, proper production site management is necessary to ensure that the work is done properly. Therefore, when the electroplating factory uses Bigely additive, we will provide corresponding technical support services.
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Guangdong Bigely Technology Co., Ltd. ,founded in 2003, is a high-tech enterprise integrating R & D，production, sales and service, specializing in the production of electroplating additives. As a famous electroplating additives source manufacturer in China, Bigely has over 20 years' experience in electroplating additives production and own production base of 5000 square meters. We can produce 15,000 tons of electroplating additives every year, which can fully meet the needs of customers.
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