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Archive for October 2023

What is a Micron and Why They Are Misleading in Plating

By Leslie Westphal | October 11, 2023 | 0
Micron Thickness Tests

Before we talk about plating distribution, let’s first understand what a micron is. A micron is a unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter; a micrometer.  In the plating world, this results in a very thin layer of plating.  Most plating specs call for 5 microns, 8 microns, or 12 microns as the minimum plating…

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