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Abstract KeywordsDesign considerations - electroplating troubleshooting- poor throwing power- anode’s shape The main objective of the electroplating process is coverage with uniform thickness distribution without any problem on the entire surface of the product, and it is difficult to obtain uniform thickness distribution with the appearance of some defects resulting from errors in the design process. To avoid these defects, design considerations shoud be observed regarding the shape of the product, racking, The shape of the anodes and heaters, the causes of the plating problems resulting from failure to observe the design considerations should be known as well, in addition to knowing how to solve them. Furthermore, obligatory design principles and critera should be determined.The process of electroplating is not a cheap process, especially in the case of plating with precious metals such as gold, which requires particular specifications.Good design allows the application of good coverage, and often small changes in design can be made to help greatly in simplifying the treatment process, avoid plating problems resulting from lack of observed design considerations and reduce costs.The designer must know the principles and design considerations that affect the quality of the coating process, as well as the causes of the problems of the electroplating process in order to avoid them since the beginning of the design.Statement of Problem The research problem lies in the necessity for the designer to know the design considerations affecting the electroplating process, which results from not taking into account several problems, as well as to know how to treat them in order to reach a quality surface for the product at the lowest costs.PurposeThe purpose is to conduct an analytical study to find out the causes of some of the problems of electroplating resulting from failure to observe the design considerations regarding the shape of the product, racking, the shape of the anode and heaters and how to treat them.Research HypothesesTaking into account design considerations regarding the product shape, racking, and the shape of anode and heaters leads to: Avoiding many electroplating problems of different solutions. Achieving better results at the lowest costs

Electrochemical treatment is one of the most important processes used in completing and finishing the surface of the product to improve the aesthetic and phenotypic properties of it. This process gives a distinct impression to the consumer because of its high gloss, as it is sometimes used to prepare the surface of the product for electroplating. Plating racks are also the starting point of any electrochemical processes, where the parts to be processed are suspended in suitable metallic units covered with a layer of plastisol to undergo degreasing, cleaning, painting, rinsing, drying and polishing cycles. It is preferable to use plating racks with large, complex or fragile parts, or Which requires high-quality surface finishing. The best and most effective results can be achieved for electrochemical processes when plating racks are specifically created for each design of each part. Therefore, the design considerations of plating racks must be taken into account to ensure the success of the parts which require electrochemical processes, the good design of products plating racks in a way that suits the product shape improves treatment quality and reduces time and cost.Statement of ProblemThe research problem lies in the difficulty of suspending some geometrical shapes, especially spherical and cylindrical cylinders in electrochemical treatment solutions, because there are no specific design considerations for the plating racks used in the treatment process.PurposeIt is an analytical study to know plating racks, their dimensions and the method of building them. Furthermore, it aims at knowing the process of arranging and suspending products on them in order to put design considerations for plating racks, and knowing the factors that affect the design and construction of plating racks and applications that require special plating racks.Research HypothesesThe development of design considerations for plating racks leads to: Facilitating the process of operating products in electrochemical solutions Obtaining excellent results for electrochemical processes through the optimal use of plating racks.