METHOD FOR CREATING MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CURRENT PATHWAYS ON A WORK PIECE

摘要

A method for plating a work piece. An electroless layer of material is applied to the work piece using an electroless plating process. The method includes creating a barrier in electrical conductivity in the work piece to divide the work piece into a first segment and a second segment which are substantially electrically insulated from one another, prior to electroplating the work piece. A plurality of methods are disclosed for dividing the work piece into the first and second segments.

主权项

1. A method of creating a part having multiple decorative surfaces, comprising:
providing a plastic work piece; creating at least one barrier in electrical conductivity in the work piece to divide the work piece into multiple segments, wherein the at least one barrier is formed on at least a front side of the work piece; rendering at least the front side of the work piece conductive; creating a first metal surface on a first segment of the plastic work piece; creating a second metal surface on a second segment of the plastic work piece; wherein the first metal surface and the second metal surface are constructed of different materials such that the work piece has the appearance of multiple surfaces.