Question
Suggest metallizing on non metal/CFRP components.If any rep. in India,Kindly inform.
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Answer
Generally the carbon fibre is encapsulated in the polymer matrix and as such the metallization process is the same as onto the unfilled polymer. So if the polymer matrix is polypropylene or polyethylene it would be wise to consider a pre-treatment to increase the metal adhesion. Many polymers have additives of which some may, either by design or not, migrate to the surface and these can prevent good adhesion. Hence the preference to pre-treat the surface to increase the surface energy.
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