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Re: Making of Schreiber clarinets

Author: Chris P
Date: 2019-10-28 22:50

Electroplating of any kind doesn't need to harden as it's metal and not paint. It's instantaneous and the thickness of the plating depends on the current and the time it's in the plating tanks for.

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The plating department is most likely in a different area of the factory due to the toxic chemicals involved and dust isn't an issue as the keys are washed and degreased before plating to ensure excellent adhesion.

The keys are agitated while in the plating tanks and any dust or dirt that gets that far will either sink to the bottom of the tanks or float on the surface.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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