OP102

Electrophoresis

Similar to electroplating, electrophoresis is a metal surface treatment process. It is used to paint various metal parts and can provide corrosion prevention and surface decoration. Generally, the metal substrate is immersed in a solution containing epoxy resin paint, etc., and an electric current is passed to attract the suspended paint particles in the solution, which can be deposited onto the surface of the substrate to form a protective film.

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Types of electrophoresis:

There are two kinds of electrophoresis, anodic electrophoresis and cathodic electrophoresis. Anodic electrophoresis is the first developed electrophoresis process, that is, the workpiece is electrified with positive electricity to attract negatively charged paint particles; while cathodic electrophoresis, on the contrary, the workpiece is electrified with negative electricity to absorb positively charged paint particles, which greatly reduces the impurities of the cured film and enhances the corrosion resistance and adhesion of the electrophoretic layer, so it is more widely used.

Uses of electrophoresis:

It can make the product present various colors and keep the metallic luster, and enhance the surface performance with better anti-corrosion performance.