Rio Grande MIDAS 331-970 Quick Start Manual

MIDAS 3-Liter Plating System 3-Liter Plating System
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The MIDAS® 3-liter plating system is ideal for plating,
electro-forming and e-coating processes.
MIDAS® 3-Liter Plating System 331-970

Set-Up Instructions

1. Unpack the unit and place on a flat surface.
2. Ensure that the following are included:
a. Stainless steel lids (2)
b. Third-hand assemblies (2)
c. Red lead with banana jacks on both ends (1)
d. Red leads (2) and black lead with banana jack and alligator clip
e. 3000mL beakers (6)
f. Magnetic stirring pellets (2)
g. Power cord
h. Thermocouples (2)
i. Large anodes (2)
3. Assemble the third-hand attachments by screwing the rods
together, sliding the clips over the rod, and tightening them
with the thumbscrew. Position each rod into the bracket
mounted on the back of the unit.
4. Position a beaker in each of the six beaker receptacles.

Recommended Set-Up

Station One—Electrocleaner (#335-076) and stainless steel anode (#335-042).
Station Two—Deionized water or distilled water rinse.
Station Three—Acid dip (#335-075). Please Note: There is no power or heat on station three. The acid dip is included
because it is extremely important to assure a good plating bond; we strongly recommend that you use this station.
Station Four—Deionized water or distilled water rinse.
Station Five—Plating or e-coating solution and appropriate anode. The appropriate anode is dependent on your selected
solution; see the MIDAS® Plating Guide (#550-289) for information on selecting plating solutions and anodes; e-coatings
require a stainless steel anode (#335-042).
Station Six—Deionized water or distilled water rinse.
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This drawing represents each position on the station; the numbering
sequence represents the steps taken in a normal plating operation.
MIDAS® 3-Liter Plating Station