Bharat Electro Chem is a leading provider of reel-to-reel selective plating services, offering innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of industries worldwide. With our advanced techniques and state-of-the-art facilities, we deliver superior quality, precision, and efficiency in every selective plating application.
Reel-to-reel selective plating is a specialized electroplating process that allows for the selective deposition of metal coatings onto specific areas of a continuous strip or reel of substrate material. This method offers precise control over plating thickness, location, and geometry, making it ideal for high-volume production of components with complex geometries and tight tolerances.
Preparation: The substrate material, typically a continuous strip or reel, is unwound from a supply roll and fed into the selective plating line. Before plating, the substrate undergoes cleaning and surface preparation processes to ensure optimal adhesion and plating quality.
Masking: A masking or resist material is applied to the substrate surface to protect areas that do not require plating. This masking material can be applied using various techniques such as printing, lamination, or adhesive tapes.
Selective Plating: The masked substrate passes through the plating solution, where metal ions are deposited onto exposed areas of the substrate through an electrochemical reaction. Precision control systems ensure accurate deposition of the plating material onto the desired areas while avoiding plated areas protected by the masking material.
Post-Treatment: After plating, the masked substrate may undergo post-treatment processes such as rinsing, drying, and removal of the masking material. Additional finishing processes such as polishing, coating, or surface treatment may be performed as needed to meet customer specifications.
High Precision: Reel-to-reel selective plating offers precise control over plating thickness, location, and geometry, ensuring consistent quality and dimensional accuracy across large volumes of components.
Cost Efficiency: Selective plating reduces material waste and processing time compared to traditional plating methods, resulting in cost savings for high-volume production runs.
Versatility: Selective plating can be applied to a wide range of substrate materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, making it suitable for diverse applications in industries such as electronics, automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications.
Electronics: Reel-to-reel selective plating is commonly used in the manufacture of electronic components such as connectors, terminals, lead frames, and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Automotive: Selective plating is utilized in automotive applications for plating connectors, sensors, switches, and other components requiring precise plating thickness and location.
Telecommunications: Selective plating is employed in telecommunications equipment manufacturing for plating antenna components, RF connectors, and transmission line components.
At Bharat Electro Chem, we understand that each project has unique requirements. Our experienced team collaborates closely with clients to develop customized reel-to-reel selective plating solutions tailored to their specific applications, performance criteria, and budget constraints.
Experience the advantages of high-quality reel-to-reel selective plating services with Bharat Electro Chem. Contact us today to discuss your project requirements and discover how we can assist you in achieving your objectives.