Abstract: This invention relates to a process for electroplating a selected surface area of a component with a crushable zinc alloy, the method comprising utilizing a relatively low current density in an alkaline solution during the electroplating process to provide a crushable coating of said zinc alloy on said selected surface area.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 22, 2003
Date of Patent:
October 3, 2006
Inventors:
Allan Reed, John Matthew Boettger, Thomas J. Garosshen