Incorporating accuracy and efficiency into their electroplating processes

Challenges:

Our customer was experiencing various issues with their electroplating operations that were affecting their production quality and cost-effectiveness.
By decreasing manual interventions, the customer hoped to simplify their electroplating operations.
It was necessary to ensure that the correct kind of plating was used for each SKU.
Inadvertent mismatches resulted in product problems and consumer displeasure.
It was difficult to determine the exact thickness of plating applied on each SKU following the plating procedure.
Meeting quality requirements required accurate thickness.

With an accuracy of 1 mA, Xtrakt™ Compact implementation digitally tracked the entire current travelled through the metal electrode. This thorough surveillance verified that the electroplating procedure satisfied all of the requirements.
Xtrakt™ Compact supplied the management team with a dashboard that allowed them to see the percentage usage of each station in real time. This degree of control enabled them to better manage the raw material supply chain.
Xtrakt™ Compact incorporated plating validation by preventing the operator from starting electroplating if the work card scanned did not match the kind of electroplating solution.

The approach enables voltage-based electroplating to start and stop in sub-seconds, assuring accuracy and lowering the chance of mistakes.
Accidental electroplating mix-ups were prevented, improving product quality and customer satisfaction.
Each batch was time-stamped, allowing for a comprehensive record of production timings and improved process control.
Xtrakt™ Compact included a low concentration interlock to reduce the danger of utilizing plating solutions that did not satisfy the specified criteria.
By comparing actual current to desired current, the customer could guarantee that the plating thickness fulfilled quality standards