Highlights of Features and Benefits
| Feature | Benefits |
|---|---|
Moving Cathode |
Eliminates part-to-part current density and anode targeting variations, greatly improving part-to-part thickness uniformity. Facilitates high speed plating in conjunction with patented cell design. Enables smaller overall machine footprint. |
Air wipes |
Reduces dragout and waste treatment up to 75%.
Reduces water consumption by up to 90%. Reduces chemical usage by up to 50%. |
Sealed plating cell |
Reduces ventilation utility by up to 90%. Reduces heating losses. Dramatically reduces electrical utility cost. Allows machine to be located outside of dedicated plating area. |
Automatic parts tracking |
Computer tracks individual part and lot location. Automatically adjusts plating parameters and ramps rectifiers to achieve constant current density. Enables small lot sizes and multiple lot types to be run simultaneously. Auto selection of process bypass and variable dwell time functions for multiple finishes. |
| Modular construction | Easily expandable processes. No special floor preparation required. Fast installation in 2 weeks or less. |
| Submerged anode contact | Basket connection to anode buss is below solution return weir level, provide self cleaning feature and superior conductivity. |
Easy anode fill access |
Easy access to soluble anode baskets for replenishment of anodes. Hinged doors in process cell covers. |
| Rectifier control | Built-in prewired computer integrated high-resolution switch mode rectifiers. Computer calculates real time cell area and adjusts amperage preset to maintain constant CD. |
| Automatic fill system | Process cell fills via low-pressure port until proper cell level achieved then automatically switches to high flow sparge mode preventing uncontrolled solution splashing and inadvertent damage to anode film. |
| Air dispersal and tortuous path | Solution return to reservoir via submerged drop tubes to prevent aeration. Reservoirs equipped with baffles to enable entrained air to settle out before being recirculated by transfer pumps. |
| Sloped bottom reservoirs | Enable total drainage and clean operation. |
| Dryer | High flow low-pressure non-evaporative dryer prevents material staining. |
