Hard Gold and Gold-Finger PCBs Selection and Manufacturing Requirements
Hard gold plating is commonly used in contact areas; the specific plating scheme must be determined based on insertion/removal, friction, and structural requirements.
What kinds of needs is this process suitable for?
Key Selection Criteria
Connector Contact Pins and Gold Fingers
Design and Process Focus
Since the wear resistance requirements for contact points differ from those for welding, the brazed areas, electrical connections, and edge treatment of the boards must be clearly defined.
Thickness and Acceptance
Specify the requirements for the gold layer, nickel layer, local areas, and thickness measurements separately; do not use a single grade to estimate all thicknesses.
Specific Conditions to Confirm Before Placing an Order
Processing Area
Identify all exposed copper areas or partially treated areas, and specify soldering, contact, and special no-plating zones; mixed treatments are subject to document review.
Assembly Compatibility
Provide information on key components, connection methods, thermal processes, and cleaning requirements; submit the corresponding validation criteria when bonding or crimping is involved.
Delivery Inspection
Verify thickness, appearance, and weldability on a per-project basis, and provide any necessary reports. Specify requirements for packaging, storage, and use after opening.
How does it compare to other surface treatments?
If the primary application is welding, the requirements for the solder pads should be separated from those for contact wear resistance; the treatment of localized hard metal areas and other regions must be confirmed in coordination.
Back to the Surface Treatment OverviewPlease provide this information to confirm the actual process plan.
PCBs and Drawing Processing
Provide production documents, sheet materials, copper thickness, sheet thickness, as well as surface treatment areas and special structures.
Specifications and Acceptance
Specify the coating, thickness, or relevant process requirements, and confirm the inspection methods and applicable acceptance documents.
Quantity and Delivery
Quantity to be submitted, desired delivery date, packaging and storage requirements; specify material restrictions and the supporting documents to be provided.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can it be used as a direct replacement for the existing surface treatment?
The components, connection methods, assembly processes, and acceptance requirements must be confirmed. Any changes must be approved by both the design and manufacturing teams and verified as necessary.
Does the quote need to specify the thickness?
If there are specified thickness requirements or acceptance criteria, they must be clearly stated; if not, the engineering department should make a recommendation based on the intended use and confirm it before production begins.
Does it require special storage or baking?
Process according to the applicable manufacturing and packaging requirements; do not bake, clean, or rework the product on your own until compatibility has been confirmed.
Processing Guidelines:Eurocircuits Surface Treatment Selection Guide · Atotech Surface Treatment Technologies. Specific manufacturing and acceptance requirements shall be governed by the documents confirmed by both parties.
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