Electroless Nickel Plating - Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages include:

  1. Does not use electrical power.
  2. Even coating on parts surface can be achieved.
  3. No sophisticated jigs or racks are required.
  4. There is flexibility in plating volume and thickness.
  5. The process can plate recesses and blind holes with stable thickness.
  6. Chemical replenishment can be monitored automatically.
  7. Complex filtration method is not required
  8. Matte, Semi Bright or Bright finishes can be obtained.

Disadvantages include:

  1. Lifespan of chemicals is limited.
  2. Waste treatment cost is high due to the speedy chemical renewal.

Each type of electroless nickel also has particular advantages depending on the application and type of nickel alloy.

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