Abstract: A method of plating is shown in which a pair of counter-rotating rollers are positioned above an electrolyte tank and a printed circuit board inserted therebetween in electroplating relationship. Metering rollers are provided at opposed stations outboard of the plating rollers to express electrolyte therefrom, preferably in yieldable relationship with the plating rollers. Masking rollers are provided directly above the plating rollers, and a film is rolled on the masking rollers for lowering into the position between the plating rollers to thereby mask the surface being plated and control the amount of plating. The unit is provided with a dust cover having an insert slot in a medial portion. The method contemplates the plating of, or removal of metal from, members which are capable of being positioned between a pair of opposed rotating rollers. The method also relates to the utilization of film-like members for masking the area which is plated or from which metal is removed.

Abstract: A continuous contact plater is disclosed having a pair of opposed belts for grasping and driving contact points through a pair of opposed jaws to be plated by contact on an anode roller, the same describing a helical trace on the roller. A metering roller is provided to adjustably determine the concentration of the printing fluid on the main roller, and a tray is positioned beneath the main roller to the end that a porous sleeve on the roller on the main roller constantly passes into the electroplating solution in the tray. Adjustment means are provided to adjust the roller with regard to the contact points between the opposed belts, the latter being fixed with regard to the frame of the unit.

Abstract: A continuous contact plater is disclosed having a pair of opposed belts for grasping and driving contact points through a pair of opposed jaws to be plated by contact on an anode roller, the same describing a helical trace on the roller. A metering roller is provided to adjustably determine the concentration of the plating fluid on the main roller, and a tray is positioned beneath the anode roller to the end that a porous sleeve on the anode roller constantly passes into the electro-plating solution in the tray. Adjustment means are provided to adjust the roller with regard to the contact points between the opposed belts, the latter being fixed with regard to the frame of the unit.