Tin Lead

Description
During this electrolytic process, tin and lead metal are deposited as an alloy on the surface of the base metal. See application.

Post Finish
No post finishes are available for this process.

Rack or Barrel
The tin-lead process is normally performed on a racking line. A barrel line is available for smaller parts.

Special Treatment
A range of special treatment options are available. For tin-lead, the popular options are hydrogen embrittlement and masking.

Maximum Size
The plating tank size is 10 x 4.5 x 3ft.

Thickness
Range from flash (less than one-tenth) to 1 thou (0.001 inch).

Specification
ASTM, MIL, QQ or to customer specifications

Base Material
This process can be performed on most base metals. There are special processes for plating on aluminum and bronze.

Minimum charge
$200

Delivery
Average delivery:      hours
Guaranteed delivery: hours

Process qualities
Appearance — Dull silver color
Corrosive resistance — Excellent
Adhesion to base metal — Good

Application
This process prevents tin whiskering. It is therefore popular for computer and electrical parts.