S04 E08 - Travis Hilton - Ready, Set, Plate: Preparing Your EN Tanks for Peak Performance

19/11/2025 8 min Temporada 4 Episodio 8

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In this episode of Seen and Solved, host Tim Pennington talks with Travis Hilton, Operations Manager and former Application Specialist at Hubbard-Hall, about one of the most overlooked steps in electroless nickel plating—tank preparation.From cleaning and stripping to passivation and verification, they break down the exact process that ensures a stable, high-performing EN bath. Learn why nitric contamination, residual buildup, and improper rinsing can drastically shorten bath life or cause defects, and how proper operator training and chemistry verification can make all the difference.If you’re looking to improve nickel deposit quality, reduce rejects, and extend bath life, this episode offers practical insights straight from the plating floor.

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