Nickel electroforming is a precise metal fabrication process that creates intricate, high-quality nickel parts by depositing nickel onto a pre-shaped mandrel or mold using an electrodeposition method. Once the desired nickel thickness is achieved, the mandrel is removed, leaving behind a standalone nickel structure that replicates the original mold with exceptional accuracy.
It uses similar technology to nickel electroplating, however all electroforms are extremely demanding in terms of process control during production, therefore the properties needed after depositing vary and the selection of appropriate materials is essential. For electroforming, we supply basic solution chemicals, anode materials, solution additives and additional accessories.
Electrolyte (The solution in which the electroforming takes place)
- Nickel Sulphamate Solution
Other chemicals
- Boric Acid
- Sulphamic Acid
Anode Materials (The electrode that dissolves during electroforming to release the nickel ions)
- Vale ‘S’ Nickel Pellets
- Vale ‘P’ Nickel Pellets
- Vale Nickel 'R' Plating Rounds
- Vale Nickel 'S' Plating Rounds
- Vale Nickel Plating Chips
Solution Additives (control the properties of the nickel deposit e.g., hardness, brightness, and ductility)
- Wetting agents
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