Hi Dave,

Outplating is mainly on the heater element/holder (we do use direct
heating)
and also on the bottom/sidewalls of the tank.
According to R&H, this is caused by roughning of the tank

Can you also give some suggestion/guidelines to maintain the bath?

Thanks,

Peter Kuijpers
MiPlaza
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"David Roberts"  writes:
Subject RE: [mems-talk] Au electroplating Classification

Hi Peter,
A new E-less Ni shouldn't fire off (outplate).  Where does the fire off
occur? Everywhere, or only on your heater? Indirect heat should be used.
Regards,
Dave Roberts (Wafer Plating Specialist)
Prodigy Surface Tech.  Santa Clara, CA