Plating

Different baths in the anodizing process need to be maintained at different pH's in order to keep their chemistry working properly. Additionally, pH is a regulated parameter for discharged wastewater. Failure to adequately monitor pH where required can lead to poor quality finishes and fines from regulatory authorities.

 Oftentimes metal plating rinse baths are used to remove residual chemicals from plated objects. When this occurs, countercurrent rinses help to minimize the wastewater that is generated. Measuring the conductivity at this point of the plating process determines whether more water is required and needs to be flushed in.