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Method for providing an adherent electroless metal coating on an epoxy surface

US4402998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1982
Grant dateSep 6, 1983
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/095
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of electrolessly plating a substrate having a rubber-modified epoxy surface includes the steps of preheating the substrate and while still warm, sputter etching at least 50A. from its surface. The substrate is then vacuum metalized with an adhesion promoting metal film, coated with a catalytic layer and a metal is electrolessly deposited thereover.

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