Plating
Precision Hermetic Technology’s plating department plays a vital role in the process of making high quality hermetically sealed connectors.
The plating process improves electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and solderability that is imperative for making highly reliable connectors.
To maintain our commitment to producing high quality parts, PHT is dedicated to adherence and conformity to the plating process as a NADCAP compliant company.
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Gold: per mil-g-45204, ASTM B488, AMS 2422
Nickel AMS-QQ-N290,
Copper
Passivation per AMS-QQ-P-35, ASTM A967, AMS 2700
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PHT utilizes two plating methods for our products: Rack plating and barrel plating. Both methods are implemented to ensure that the plating process is efficient, reliable, and dedicated to customer requirements.
Rack plating:
The rack plating method is a process used for plating large, complex, or fragile parts, or selectively plating parts within an assembly. During this method, parts are intricately wired onto a rack that is then submersed in an appropriate plating solution. Metal hooks are used to hold the parts in place and provide the necessary electrical contact to perform the electrolytic process.Barrel Plating:
The barrel plating method is a process used for high volume, small parts. During this method, parts are placed in a nonconductive barrel that is submerged into an appropriate plating solution. A slow tumbling action is then initiated to ensure consistency of the parts being plated and establish the electrolytic process. -
All components are subject to AS9100 standards that include rigorous incoming, in process, and final inspection, incorporating one hundred percent visual inspection. Every order is subject to lot control, leak, pressure, and electrical testing. All production shipments include a certificate of compliance and PPAP submission on initial qualifications.
