Effect of Combined Electro-deposition Parameters on Surface Performances of Nickel Micro Electroforming Parts

JIA Wei-ping, WU Meng-hua, YANG Fan

Surface Technology ›› 2014, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (5) : 55-60.

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Surface Technology ›› 2014, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (5) : 55-60.
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Effect of Combined Electro-deposition Parameters on Surface Performances of Nickel Micro Electroforming Parts

  • JIA Wei-ping, WU Meng-hua, YANG Fan
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Objective In order to improve the surface properties of electro-deposited nickel micro-electroforming parts, ultrasonic and magnetic fields were introduced into the micro electroforming process. Methods Current intensity, pulse duty cycle, ultrasonic power, direction and intensity of magnetic field strength were altered during the electro-deposition of nickel micro-electroforming parts, and the effects of the above parameters on the performance of the surface morphology and microhardness of the microelectroforming parts were analyzed. Results The micro-hardness of the micro-casting part increased significantly along with the increase of the magnetic field intensity, while first increased and then decreased along with the increasing current intensity, pulse duty cycle and ultrasonic power, among which the pulse duty cycle had weaker effect on the micro-hardness as compared to the other parameters. The optimized parameters were: vertical magnetic field intensity 0. 8 T, cathode current density 2 A /dm2, ultrasonic power 240 W, and pulse duty cycle 20% . Conclusion Electrodeposition environment could be optimized after introducing ultrasound and magnetic fields so as to refine the grain size, improve the electroformed layer morphology and enhance the microhardness of the microcasting parts.

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multi-field composite action; electro-deposition process parameters; nickel-crystal micro-electroforming part; surface properties

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JIA Wei-ping, WU Meng-hua, YANG Fan. Effect of Combined Electro-deposition Parameters on Surface Performances of Nickel Micro Electroforming Parts[J]. Surface Technology. 2014, 43(5): 55-60

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Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China( 50975034) , and the Key Laboratory Project of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education( L2012437)
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