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Apparatus for plating

US4298446A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1980
Grant dateNov 3, 1981
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus optimum for partially plating such rectangular objects as an IC lead frame obtained by subjecting thin metal pieces to press working and etching. The apparatus is characterized in that a support carriage aligns and supports the plurality of objects to be plated in advance, positioning means align the objects as regards the plating tank the lead wire as a cathode is contacted at the same time with the upper side of each object to be plated and the whole of the plural number of objects to be plated is masked, thereby performing plating by jetting the plating liquid onto respective portions to be plated.

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