Through Hole Plating

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Robin Mitchell

Joined Oct 25, 2009
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Hi everyone,

So I have started my newest production line (the through hole plate system), but I am having some trouble with the electroplating method. Well, the boards DO plate (and very nicely), but I wish to continue to improve the quality.

So, from what I know.

The acid helps with conduction (like sulphuric acid)
Copper sulphate keeps copper ions in the electrolyte
PEG (is my leveller), stops spikes from forming

But there are other things which I dont understand what their true purpose is and what chemical I could use:

Brighter ?
Additives ?
Carrier ?

Any suggestions or experience from others?

All the best,
Robin

BTW: Some of the plating:

 
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