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Electroplating apparatus and method for making an electroplating anode assembly

US7494576B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 26, 2004
Grant dateFeb 24, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF05D2300/143
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Apparatus for electroplating a workpiece includes an unassembled electroplating anode assembly having weldable first and second structural anode members. The first structural anode member includes a positioning slot. The second structural anode member includes a positioning tab disposable in the positioning slot. A method for making an electroplating anode assembly includes obtaining an electroplating-anode-assembly first structural anode member having a positioning slot and obtaining an electroplating-anode-assembly second structural anode member having a positioning tab. The method also includes locating the positioning tab in the positioning slot and welding together the first and second structural anode members.

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