In a message dated 12/18/00 4:12:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << Does anyone know OF a source for selective electroplating on individual pth's. I remember to have heard about systems that would circulating plating solution through the holes while applying current.? Could be a service provider, or could be a supplier of suitable equipment. >> TOE, If the PTH is a via, you could consider filling or plugging the holes with any of available conductive polymer thick-film inks. As for component holes, I would be doubtful that any hole requiring meaningful amounts of "make-up" plating would satisfy IPC measurement and performance standards, with the exception being the use of eyelets. Bob Lazzara Circuit Connect, Inc. Atlanta --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8d To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt delivery of Technet send the following message: SET Technet NOMAIL Search previous postings at: www.ipc.org > On-Line Resources & Databases > E-mail Archives Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------