09 October 2004, 09:41
ScrollcutterRe: electroless nickle plating
Bowmeister:
I'm certainly no expert on this, though I have done electroless Nickel on a small scale.
From what I have seen the plating could be done in a fiberglass tank. You would also need an immersion heater with a heat control. You also need a clean air supply to agitate the bath. Small PVC pipes are plumbed into the tanks with a row of small holes drilled them along the length.
Good luck with your endeavor.
09 October 2004, 10:21
meteAn immersion heater should do the job. Remember that when plating, a very clean surface is absolutely necessary .Try some test pieces first. If you have problems starting to plate - I've had to start it with a bit of currant.
09 October 2004, 11:35
The SpecialistI've seen one piece glass fish tanks that may do, and used tanks aren�t too expensive.
09 October 2004, 11:50
BowmeisterThanks for the info.I had not thought about using pvc pipe with holes. Good thinking. Jon