Front panel labels and electroplating

[Paul Perry]

At 09:16 AM 16/04/99 -0700, Barry L Klein wrote:

>Also, has anyone tried using an electroplater such as one advertised by
>Hunter Products  908-526-8440.   It apparently can plate gold etc on
contacts and
>connectors.  Wonder if it would work on problem synths with tin contacts
everywhere.  It
>costs $328.  Also wonder if it blows up your components when you use it......
>
Electroplating is a pretty complex business & for best results you need
close monitoring of
current density, temperature, solution concentrations etc.
You dont usually see voltages higher than 6v AFAIK, but I cant imagine
plating anything 
without taking it out of ckt!

paul perry melb australia