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TASK 70-33-02-300-503 The Procedure To Apply Chromium Plate on Stainless Steel, Nickel And Cobalt Base Alloys
Preliminary Requirements
Pre-Conditions
NONEConsumables, Materials and Expendables
NONESpares
NONESafety Requirements
WARNING
Procedure
Always use the procedures that follow, unless specified differently in the Engine Manual repair instructions. Some steps refer to parts with hardness values of Rockwell C40 or higher. Temperatures of more than 325 deg F (162 deg C) can cause damage to such parts. All carburized parts and all gears and gearshafts are included in this group and must not become too hot. Always find the hardness values of low alloy or high strength low alloy steel parts before you continue with the steps that refer to hardness values of Rockwell C40 or higher.
If necessary, remove the grease. Refer to SPM TASK 70-11-03-300-503.

CAUTION
IF YOU USE WAX FOR A MASK, MAKE A SELECTION OF A WAX THAT WILL NOT MELT OR GET SOFT DURING THE PROCEDURE.Apply a mask to the areas where the plate is not to be removed. Refer to SPM TASK 70-38-24-300-503.
Chromium strip solution - Solution Code 41 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-002).
Chromium strip solution -Solution Code 135 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-018).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (noncyanide) Solution Code 169 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-022).
Put the parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions. The solution temperature must be 110 to 130 deg F (43 to 54 deg C). Use anodic, at 5 to 7 volts.
Heavy duty alkali cleaner solution - Solution Code 39 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-001).
Alkali cleaner solution (medium duty) - Solution Code 47 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-003).
Alkali cleaner solution (heavy duty, phosphate-free) - Solution Code 58 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-007-A02).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (noncyanide) - Solution Code 165 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-023).
Electrolytic cleaner (heavy duty), phosphate-free and cyanide-free solution - Solution Code 137 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-020).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (noncyanide) - Solution Code 169 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02 -100-022).
Put the parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions with no current, for 1 to 3 minutes. The solution temperature must be 110 to 130 deg F (43 to 54 deg C).
Inhibited hydrochloric acid solution - Solution Code 70 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-005).
Hydrochloric acid pickling solution (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-17-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-17-100-001).

CAUTION
EXAMINE THE PART FREQUENTLY. REMOVE THE PARTS IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE CHROMIUM PLATE IS FULLY REMOVED. REMOVE THE PARTS IMMEDIATELY IF CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO THE BASE METAL OCCURS.NOTE
For stainless steel or nickel base alloys, it is permitted to increase the solution temperature to 150 deg F (66 deg C) to increase the plate removal rate.To remove the chromium plate from the parts, put the parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions at room temperature for the necessary time:
NOTE
Solution Code 70 will remove the plate at a rate of approximately 0.001 inch (0.025 mm)/hour.Heavy duty alkali cleaner solution - Solution Code 39 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-001).
Chromium strip solution - Solution Code 41 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-002).
Alkali cleaner solution (medium duty) - Solution Code 47 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-003).
Alkali cleaner solution (heavy duty, phosphate-free) - Solution Code 58 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-007-A02).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (noncyanide) - Solution Code 165 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-023).
Electrolytic cleaner (heavy duty) phosphate-free and cyanide-free solution - Solution Code 137 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-020).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (cyanide-type, phosphate-free) - Solution Code 154 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-024).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (noncyanide - Solution Code 169 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-022).
To make the part neutral, put the part fully into one of the subsequent solutions for 30 to 60 seconds. The solution to be at room temperature.
Alternatively:

WARNING
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE CURRENT BEFORE YOU PUT THE PARTS INTO THE SOLUTION, OR REMOVE THE PARTS FROM THE SOLUTION.Remove the chromium plate, by one of these procedures:
If necessary, the parts can be cleaned more fully. Refer to SPM TASK 70-12-08-300-503 or SPM TASK 70-12-11-300-503.
If necessary, apply oil preservation to the part with at room temperature for 30 to 60 seconds. Refer to SPM TASK 70-38-05-380-501.
If necessary, remove the grease. Refer to SPM TASK 70-11-03-300-503.
SUBTASK 70-33-02-300-001 Remove the Chromium Plate
Shotpeen all carburized parts and parts with hardness values of Rockwell C40 or higher before they are chromium plated. They must not be heat-treated after they are plated.
NOTE
The shotpeen procedure is optional on parts which are to be heat-treated after they are chromium plated (refer to SUBTASK 70-33-02-300-003, Paragraph 7.P.).The procedure to be used is also optional, unless specified differently in the Engine Manual repair instructions.
Shotpeen the surface to be chromium plated to an intensity of 6A for material thickness 0.060 to 0.120 in. (1.52 to 3.05 mm) and to an intensity of 12A for material thickness greater than 0.120 in. (3.05 mm), unless specified differently in the Engine Manual repair instructions. The shotpeened areas must be larger than the areas to be chromium plated.
SUBTASK 70-33-02-300-002 Prepare the Parts for the Chromium Plate
NOTE
Chromium plate can be applied in two applications, with machining between applications, if necessary, as long as the chrome is re-activated. Proof of adhesion will be demonstrated by final machining. This two-step procedure is applicable for both rotating and non-rotating parts but is limited to new chrome on top of new chromium. It is not for application over chromium which has been in service nor to be used to exceed Engine Manual limits for plating thickness.Always use the procedures that follow, unless specified differently in the Engine Manual repair instructions. Some steps refer to parts with hardness values of Rockwell C40 or higher. Such parts can be damaged by temperature of more than 325 deg F (162 deg C). All carburized parts and all gears and gearshafts, are included in this group and must not become too hot. Always find the hardness value of low alloy or high strength low alloy steel parts; before you continue with the steps that refer to hardness values of more than Rockwell C40 or higher.

CAUTION
IF YOU USE WAX FOR A MASK, MAKE A SELECTION OF A WAX THAT WILL NOT MELT OR GET SOFT DURING THE PROCEDURE.Apply a mask to the areas where the plate is not be applied. Refer to SPM TASK 70-38-24-380-501.
Alkali smut removal solution - Solution Code 48 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-007-A01).
Alkali cleaner solution (heavy duty, phosphate-free) - Solution Code 58 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-007-A02).
Electrolytic cleaner (heavy duty), phosphate-free and cyanide-free solution - Solution Code 137 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-020).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (cyanide-type, phosphate-free) - Solution Code 154 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-024).
Alkali smut removal solution - Solution Code 156 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-025).
Put the parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions for 1 to 3 minutes, at 25 to 35 Amps/square foot (ASF). The solution temperature must be 110 to 130 deg F (43 to 54 deg C). Use a periodic reverse cycle of 10 seconds on anodic and 10 seconds on cathodic; stop cycle on anodic.
Heavy duty alkali cleaner solution - Solution Code 39 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-001).
Alkali cleaner solution (medium duty) - Solution Code 47 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-003).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (noncyanide) - Solution Code 165 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-023).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (noncyanide ) - Solution Code 169 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-022).
Put the parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions with anodic only, at 10 to 15 ASF. The solution temperature must be 110 to 130 deg F (43 to 54 deg C).
Alternatively:
Alternatively, put the parts fully into an electrolytic caustic cleaner (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-16-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-16-300-007).

WARNING
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE CURRENT BEFORE YOU PUT THE PARTS INTO THE SOLUTION, OR REMOVE THE PARTS FROM THE SOLUTION.Alkali clean the parts, by one of the procedures that follow:
65 percent hydrochloric acid solution - Solution Code 36 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-008).
40 percent sulfuric acid solution - Solution Code 31 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-009).
Sulfuric-hydrofluoric acid solution - Solution Code 37 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-010).
Acid salt solution - Solution Code 46 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-011).
Etch and flush the stainless steel parts and the nickel or cobalt base alloy parts. Put the parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions only. Make the parts anodic, at 60 ASF, for 1 minute. The solution must be at room temperature.
Alkali smut removal solution - Solution Code 48 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-007-A01).
Alkali cleaner solution (heavy duty, phosphate-free) - Solution Code 58 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-007-A02).
Electrolytic cleaner (heavy duty) phosphate-free and cyanide -free solution - Solution Code 137 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-007-020).
Electrolytic cleaner solution - Solution Code 154 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-024).
Alkali smut removal solution - Solution Code 156 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-025).
Put the part fully into one of the subsequent solutions at a solution temperature must be 110 to 130 deg F (43 to 54 deg C). Use a periodic reverse cycle for approximately 30 seconds; 10 seconds on anodic and 10 seconds on cathodic, to stop on anodic. If the smut is not fully removed, continue the procedure for approximately 1 minute at 25 to 35 ASF.
Alternatively, put the part fully into an electrolytic caustic cleaner (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-16-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-16-300-007).
65 percent hydrochloric acid solution - Solution Code 36 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-008).
40 percent sulfuric acid solution - Solution Code 31 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-009).
Sulfuric-hydrofluoric acid solution - Solution Code 37 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-010).
Acid salt solution - Solution Code 46 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-011).
Put parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions with no current, for 30 to 60 seconds. The solution must be at room temperature.
Alternatively use sulfuric acid solution parameter (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-16-300-503, SUBTASK 70-33-16-300-007).
NOTE
This step is only necessary when smut has not been fully removed.Nitric-hydrofluoric acid solution - Solution Code 33 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-012-A01).
Titanium etching solution - Solution Code 32 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-012-A02) or SPM TASK 70-33-08-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-08-100-003).
Descaling solution - Solution Code 50 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-013).
Put the stainless steel and nickel or cobalt base alloy parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions for 6 to 12 seconds. The solution must be at room temperature.
Remove the smut from the parts:
Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 40 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A01).
Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 42 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A02).
Self-regulating chromium plating solution - Solution Code 43 (refer to SPMTASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-015).
Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 138 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-021).
NOTE
When plating with Solution Code 89, IAE recommends that you use another solution as an etch before plating. This etching solution can be:Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 40 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A01).Chromic acid solution - Solution Code 88 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A03).Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 42 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A02).
Put the parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions until the parts and the solutions are at 115 to 135 deg F (46 to 57 deg C).
Alternatively, put the parts fully into the high speed chromium plating solution - Solution Code 89 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-016) until the parts and the solution are at 130 to 140 deg F (54 to 60 deg C).
Chromium plate the stainless steel parts and the nickel or cobalt base alloy parts as follows:
Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 40 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A01).
Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 42 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A02).
Chromic acid solution - Solution Code 88 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A03).
Self-regulating chromium plating solution - Solution Code 43 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-015).
Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 138 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-021).
NOTE
When plating with Solution Code 89, IAE recommends that you use another solution as an etch before plating. This etching solution can be:Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 40 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A01).Chromic acid solution - Solution Code 88 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A03).Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 42 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A02).
Put the parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions until the parts and the solutions are at 115 to 135 deg F (46 to 57 deg C).
Alternatively, put the parts fully into the high speed chromium plating solution - Solution Code 89 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-016) until the parts and the solution are at 130 to 140 deg F (54 to 60 deg C).
Chromium plate the parts which are not stainless steel as follows:
Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 40 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A01).
Chromium plating solution - Solution Code 42 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-014-A02).
Self-regulating chromium plating solution - Solution Code 43 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-015).
Use one of these solutions at a temperature of 115 to 135 deg F (46 to 57 deg C).
Alternatively use the high speed chromium plating solution - Solution Code 89 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-016) which must be at a temperature of 130 to 140 deg F (54 to 60 deg C).
Chromium plate the parts.
Heavy duty alkali cleaner solution - Solution Code 39 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-001).
Chromium strip solution - Solution Code 41 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-002).
Alkali cleaner solution (medium duty) - Solution Code 47 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-003).
Alkali cleaner solution (heavy duty, phosphate-free) - Solution Code 58 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-007-A02).
Heavy duty electrolytic cleaner without phosphate or cyanide - Solution Code 137 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-020).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (cyanide-type, phosphate-free) - Solution Code 154 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-024).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (noncyanide) - Solution Code 165 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-023).
Electrolytic cleaner solution (noncyanide) - Solution Code 169 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501, SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-022).
Use one of the solutions in the subsequent list at 120 to 210 deg F (49 to 99 deg C):
Chromium strip solution -Solution Code 135 (refer to SPM TASK 70-33-02-100-501 SUBTASK 70-33-02-100-018.
Use the subsequent solution at room temperature (typically 60 to 80 deg F (15 to 25 deg C):

CAUTION
IF YOU USE WAX FOR A MASK, MAKE A SELECTION OF A WAX THAT WILL NOT MELT OR GET SOFT DURING THE PROCEDURE.To make the parts neutral, put the parts fully into one of the subsequent solutions for 12 to 18 seconds. The solution temperature must be 120 to 210 deg F (49 to 99 deg C).
As necessary, heat treat the parts in an oven, with a temperature of 725 to 775 deg F (385 to 413 deg C), for two hours (refer to SPM 'TASK 70-33-02-300-503Step.
Examine chromium plate by SPM TASK 70-33-02-220-502.
If necessary, apply oil preservation to the parts. Refer to SPM TASK 70-38-05-380-501.
SUBTASK 70-33-02-300-003 Apply the Chromium Plate
