Solder Electronic Components on Aluminum
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Solder Electronic Components on Aluminum
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Solder electronic components & wires to aluminum surfaces. No need for screws/bolts. Useful for example for aluminum electrostatic shields and heat sinks. Also suitable for plating aluminum objects for artistic purposes. Process is electroless (non-galvanic copper plating) and uses very common easy to find chemicals.
Overview
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Materials / Chemicals
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Tools
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Plating Solution
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You can store the solution for a long time in a non-metallic container.
Process
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Solder !
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For Larger Surfaces
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Finished !
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