Study of electroless nickel plating on PerFactory ^TM rapid prototype model

• Autorzy: Rajaguru J C , Au C , Duke M
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper presents an investigation of electroless nickel plating on PerFactory ^TM rapid prototype model built on PerFactoryTM R05 material. PerFactory ^TM R05 is acrylic based photo sensitive resin. It is a popular material in rapid prototyping using PerFactory ^TM method which employs addictive manufacturing technique to build prototypes for visual inspection, assembly etc. Metallization of such a prototype can extend the application envelop of the rapid prototyping technique as they can be used in many functional applications. Unlike the electroless nickel plating on metal substrate, the process on acrylic resin substrate is not auto-catalytic. Hence, etching and activation are necessary for initiating the process. The final coating is then investigated using scanning electron microscope (SEM) together with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and x-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis to identify the morphology and structure of the coating. The SEM & EDS analysis on surface and chemical composition of model surface after each preliminary surface treatment are also presented. Finally the layer is tested on Vickers micro hardness tester.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

rapid prototyping; electroless nickel plating; plastic coating

• Wydawca: International OCSCO World Press
• Czasopismo: Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 55, nr 2
• Strony: 782--789
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 19 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Rajaguru J C

• Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

autor

Au C

• Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

autor

Duke M

• Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand

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