Abstract:
A method of and composition for dissolving metallic copper and copper rich alloys are disclosed, wherein there is employed a peroxydiphosphate compound, preferably with an adjuvant copper acceptor or solubilizing agent, to provide a stable etchant system which operates well in either acid or alkaline medium.
Abstract:
Substrates are disclosed for use in forming printed circuit boards by the additive process, in which the surface of the substrate is contacted with a particular class of solvents, activated for electroless deposition of the metal thereon, and at one or more points in the process the board is heated or baked.
Abstract:
PLASTIC PARTS ARE FORMED AGAINST AN ANODICALLY TREATED ALUMINUM SURFACE BY MOLDING, LAMINATING ETC., WHEREBY THE SURFACE OF THE FORMED PART AFTER REMOVAL OF OR SEPARATION FROM THE ALUMINUM HAS A HIGH ENERGY LEVEL AND IS RECEPTIVE TO ADHERENT COATING OF PAINT OR METAL PLATE. IN PARTICULAR, LAMINATES OF A THERMOPLASTIC RESIN AND A SACRIFICAL CLADDING OF ALUMINUM FOIL ARE PREPARED WHICH, AFTER SUBSEQUENT STRIPPING OF THE SACRIFICAL METAL CLADDING, EXHIBIT UNIQUE SURFACE PROPERTIES ENHANCING THE BONDING THERETO OF PAINTS, INKS AND PLATED METAL DEPOSITS.
Abstract:
A method of and composition for promoting adhesion between plated metal and a plastic substrate, in which the active agent is provided in finely divided dispersed or colloidal form in an aqueous emulsion. The active agents are any of a group of low molecular weight organic unsaturated compounds of the fatty acid type, and more especially of the group of naturally occurring products such as linseed, tall, tung and castor oils, turpentine and similar wood rosins. These, when dispersed in water to provide stable emulsions, are used as a pretreatment bath for plastic substrates, prior to plating of the substrate, in order to promote the formation of a stronger bond between the metal plate and substrate.
Abstract:
Copper surfaces are plated in a process comprising etching, activating, electroless and electrolytic copper deposition, and heating or baking at a temperature of about 150* to about 450*F. for about 10 min. to about 2 hours or more. Substantial improvement in the adhesion between the copper surface and the metal deposited by electroless and electrolytic plating is achieved. Processes for plating on copper-clad plastic substrates and for the manufacture of printed circuit boards are also set forth.
Abstract:
Plastic parts are formed against an anodically treated aluminum surface by molding, laminating, etc., whereby the surface of the formed part, after chemically stripping or dissolving away the aluminum, has a high energy level and is receptive to adherent coatings of metal plate. In particular, laminates are prepared which are useful in producing substrates for the additive formation of printed circuit boards after stripping the aluminum chemically from the substrate, and then catalyzing the stripped surface and depositing a conductor metal plate thereon by electroless and or electrolytic deposition.
Abstract:
Plastic parts are formed against an anodically treated aluminum surface by molding, laminating, etc., to produce laminates useful, after removal of or separation from the aluminum, in providing a plastic surface of a high energy level promoting greater adhesion of deposited metal conductor circuits in the additive process of making printed circuit boards.