Lab Report

ME-223 Adv Workshop Practice

Student Name: Ahmed Bilal Reg No: 334972 Date: 07-10-2021

School: SMME Dept: Mechanical Section:ME-12 C

Title of Lab Conducted: ELECTROPLATING

Description of Practical:

Electroplating refers to a process that adds a surface layer of metal to another type of metal. There are
many types of it like zinc, tin, nickel, chrome, aluminum coating etc. The metal sample of appropriate
size was selected, and surface was smoothed using wire gauge and then it was cleaned with acidic and
basic bath. Later it was neutralized. After this the sample along with cathode and anode with electrolyte
was selected and then amperage and voltage were given accordingly. Time was set and then after the
process was completed inspection took place. Surface treatment has applications in protecting parts
against environmental exposure and it gives a cosmetic look.

Tanks:

To carry out the electroplating process

Electrolytic Tank
(Coating the anodic metal on the cathode )
To submerge the workpiece in acidic solution
Acidic Tank
To submerge the workpiece in acidic solution
Basic Tank
Soap cleaning tank To carry out anodic and cathodic cleaning
Water Tank/Supply To clean the workpiece
Equipment and Parts with Purpose:

Coverall, Helmet,
As PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)
Shoes, Googles, Gloves
Tool used with Purpose:

Grinding Machine To smooth the metal piece

Wire gauge To clean the surface
Steel wire To suspend the workpiece
Learning Objective:

Students to learn and understand the basic aspects of surface treatment including preparation, process, and
post treatment and how electroplating is done.

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