The Reality of Electroplating
Here’s why:
- Metal Grows Organically – As metal ions deposit onto a surface, high-current areas (edges and raised sections) attract excess buildup, forming dendrites and nodules—the coral-like textures you see.
- Gas Bubbles Interfere – Tiny gas bubbles form during plating. If trapped, they create pits, rough textures, and uneven deposits.
- Microscopic Contaminants Exaggerate the Effect – Even the smallest dust particles or oxidation can alter plating, ensuring that no mold is ever completely smooth.
- Imperfections Exist Inside the Mold Too – These artifacts aren’t just on the surface—the inner mold, where vinyl is cast, carries these irregularities as well, transferring tiny bumps and quirks onto every Smart Doll.
Each attempt is left to the forces of chemistry and physics, and when a mold isn’t viable, we start over—again and again—until we achieve one that meets our standards. This trial-and-error process is unavoidable, but it’s also what makes Smart Doll possible.
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