The presentations will focus on a new process for chromium(VI)-free plastic pretreatment and a holistic approach to the functional optimization of complex coating systems. The SurTec team of experts will also be looking forward to exchanging technical information at stand 70.
Permanganate-based process
Dr. Sven Neudeck (SurTec International) and Marvin Wagner (BIA Kunststoff- und Galvanotechnik) will report on the application of a chromium trioxide-free process based on permanganate. The focus is on implementation in the electroplating line. A new process was established together with Okuno Chemical Industries Co, Ltd (Japan). The combination of permanganate, silver and palladium enables an adhesive, selective metal deposition - a possible path to industrial series production.
Adapting coating systems to functional requirements
Dr. Christine Rohr (SurTec International GmbH) follows on from her presentation from the previous year and delves deeper into the question of how modern coating systems can be adapted to growing functional requirements. The focus is on holistic analysis: only if all requirements are first clearly recorded and assigned to all partners involved can targeted influence be exerted on the relevant process steps. The article shows how robust, multifunctional surfaces can be created in this way - for corrosion protection, electrical conductivity or targeted optical effects.