Electroplating apparatus having a non-dissolvable anode
US6547936B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC25D5/617
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for electroplating and deplating an object out of a plating solution is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plating tank adapted to support the object and to contain a plating solution so that the object is at least partially disposed into the plating solution. The apparatus also includes a non-dissolvable conductor at least partially disposed within the plating solution. A current source is electrically connected to the non-dissolvable conductor and to the object. An ultrasonic system may be provided to introduce wave energy into the plating solution includes at least one transducer element mountable within the tank and a power generator adapted to provide electrical energy to the transducer element. A holding tank having a circulating pump and heating and cooling elements for the plating solution may be provided.
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