FAQ

Q: How does nickel plating work with other plating technologies?

A: Nickel acts as a barrier layer between the base substrate and the finish that is applied over the nickel layer. The nickel prevents the base metal composition effecting the performance of the final finish.

Nickel is a critical part of soldering and wire bonding process and there are many different types of nickel. Choosing the ocrrect nickel will make the difference in part performance and cost.