Bath Specification

The system will:

1. Contain solution without leaks

   1. Be self-contained

   2. No holes drilled through bath

   3. Prevent overflow

   4. Contain an overflow pipe above required height of solution for plating

   5. Self-contain fluid

   6. Polypropylene pipe to facilitate draining

   7. Drain fluid

   8. Contain well sealed drain hole and plug at bottom of tank

   9. Polypropylene pipe to facilitate draining

2. Dimensions of bath

   1. Have maximum dimensions of 25/25/25cm

   2. Have minimum dimensions of 10/20/20cm

   3. Allow simple application of anode and cathode

   4. Discharge fumes to ambient

3. Facilitate growth of a single part

4. Interface simply with aluminium chassis

   1. Be of dimensions which are appropriate to chassis

5. Be non-corrosive to acidic solutions

   1. Have excellent resistance to CuSO4

   2. Bath will be manufactured from polypropylene or PVC

   3. All metal parts will be 316 stainless steel

6. Contain a plastic false bottom

   1. Contain bracket to allow easy insertion

   2. Be made of polypropylene

7. Facilitate application of honeycomb structure

8. Be safe

   1. Protect user from solution

   2. Withstand applied heat

   3. Be intuitive and easy to use

   4. Not leak