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    Any places do Electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG) in Chicago?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HopelesslyFaithful, Jun 22, 2012.

  1. HopelesslyFaithful

    HopelesslyFaithful Notebook Virtuoso

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    Does anyone know of a place in Chicago or close to that, which does Electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG)? I need to look into doing that to my heatsink and copper plate to work with Indium solder.
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Jun 22, 2012
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    niffcreature ex computer dyke

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    Please say more about what this is and what you're trying to do, VERY interested. :)
     
    niffcreature, Jun 23, 2012
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    HopelesslyFaithful Notebook Virtuoso

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    if i want to use indium solder on copper I have to use nickle gold plating on the copper surfaces otherwise the copper and indium will diffuse together and loose their bond strength and thermal conductivity.

    or buy nickle gold plating pens but i rather not have to buy that. i can get it done real cheap if i can jump in on a run but if i have to payh for a full run i might as well buy some pens
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Jun 23, 2012
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    Qing Dao Notebook Deity

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    Have you spoken to your wife about this first?

    Good luck!
     
    Qing Dao, Jun 24, 2012
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    HopelesslyFaithful Notebook Virtuoso

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    for the most part. i wont do this if it will cost me more then a hundred bucks. it wotn cost much if i can get into a run that is already planned/going but if i have to apy for my own run it is not worth while
     
    HopelesslyFaithful, Jun 24, 2012
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