Plating Voids and How To Avoid Them

In electronics, “plating” coats a select base material with a thin layer of metal. Substrates that underwent the plating process will gain increased resistance against corrosion and better electrical conductivity. On top of that, a more aesthetic appearance may be another benefit. However, issues may arise during plating, and one of these scenarios is the formation of voids. These are small, uncoated areas that sabotage the quality […]