Why do we need to enhance the degreasing of alloy before plating?

Why do we need to enhance the degreasing of alloy before plating?

Mon Sep 09 11:29:44 CST 2024

In the plating process of aluminum and zinc alloy workpieces, the chemical degreasing treatment before plating is a crucial part. In order to ensure the quality of the plated layer and reduce the failure rate of the plated layer, we must strengthen this treatment. This article will briefly explain the importance of chemical degreasing.

Aluminum and zinc alloy surfaces are usually covered with grease, oxides and other contaminants, which can seriously affect the plating adhesion and surface uniformity in the plating process. Chemical degreasing treatment before plating is a key step in determining the quality of the plated layer. Inadequate degreasing will lead to blistering and flaking of the plated layer, and even affect the corrosion resistance of the entire plated workpiece.

One of the most important factors affecting the bonding of copper/nickel/chromium plating is the cleanliness of the base metal surface. If grease and other contaminants remain on the surface of the workpiece, the bonding between the plating and the base metal will be significantly reduced, ultimately leading to quality problems.

In practice, the choice of chemical degreasing powder for aluminum and zinc alloys is very important. Bigely BC-1103 alloy chemical degreasing powder is a product designed specifically for aluminum and zinc alloys. BC-1103 is moderately alkaline, does not corrode aluminum and zinc alloys, and effectively removes oil, grease, and wax from the surface of the workpiece. The use of the proper degreasing powder will help to resolve plating defects.

In addition, it reduces the failure rate and subsequent maintenance costs during the plating process.

In summary, chemical degreasing treatment before plating is crucial for aluminum and zinc alloy workpieces. The use of Bigely BC-1103 alloy chemical degreasing powder can effectively improve the purity of the workpiece surface and enhance the adhesion of the plating layer, thus reducing the plating failure rate and ensuring the quality and performance of the final product.

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