Electroplating method and apparatus

Patent · Tue Jun 20 00:00:00 EDT 1978

OSTI ID:863117

Looney, Robert B ^[1]; Smith, William E. L. ^[2]

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1. Aiken, SC
2. North Augusta, SC

An apparatus for high speed electroplating or anodizing tubular members such as nuclear reactor fuel elements. A loading arm positions the member on a base for subsequent support by one of two sets of electrical contacts. A carriage assembly positions electrodes into and around the member. Electrolyte is pumped between the electrodes and the member while electric current is applied. Programmed controls sequentially employ each of the two sets of contacts to expose all surfaces of the member to the electrolyte. The member is removed from the apparatus by an unloading arm.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4096042
• Application Number: 04/814,894
• OSTI ID: 863117
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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