Peeling, flaking… Should you expect any peeling or flaking anywhere, even on just a few of your plated parts? No! The interface between a plated material is always stronger than the internal strength of either the substrate or the coating.

• Three methods for testing adhesion.
  • 1. Tape test. - Never used because it is an inadequate test.
  • 2. Scribe test. - This method is used on CTI deposits 5% of the time. Only because part is too valuable or per customer request.
  • 3. Crush or Destruct. - This method is used on CTI deposits 95% of the time.
    
    
• CTI plating produces deposits with excellent adhesion because of good cleaning and pre-treatment.

Adhesion is the most important aspect of the plated part. Component Technologies Inc., is our number one goal and we meet it daily.