Selective cleaning (electroplating)

Selective cleaning in electroplating is a process used in surface technology to selectively remove contaminants from certain areas of a workpiece while leaving other areas untouched. This process is particularly relevant in the electronics and metalworking industries, where precise and selective surface cleaning is required.

During the electroplating process, unwanted deposits, oxide layers or impurities can form on the surfaces of the workpieces. Selective cleaning makes it possible to remove these defects in a targeted manner without affecting the already coated or desired areas.

Typically, selective cleaning is achieved through the use of special chemicals or solutions that are applied specifically to the areas to be cleaned. These substances react with the unwanted deposits and allow them to be removed, while the already coated or protected areas remain untouched.

The use of selective cleaning in electroplating helps to improve the quality and precision of surface coatings. This process plays an important role in various industries where electroplated coatings are used for functional or decorative purposes, such as electronics manufacturing or the production of precision components.