Topic: Tin Lead plating
We are having difficulty plating Tin Lead consistantly. This is a rack process and the parts are various sizes all the parts are circular and have blind holes anywhere from 1/4" to 1" in diameter. Our problem is mostly throw of the bath into the blind holes. We just started using the Tin Lead bath almost a year ago and its been a constent battle.
Process
Cleaner( Periodic cleaner) - rinse -Heated HCL - Nickel strike- Nickel plate - Copper - Tin/lead - Dry
The Tin/Lead bath is a sulfonic acid bath
Any help would be appreciated and if you need more info I can provide it.
Thanks
Mike


