# Platers WorkBench

> Metal deposition calculator for surface finishing professionals. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrew Wilde.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platers-workbench/id536802418 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrew Wilde](https://appshunter.io/developer/536802421)
- Category: Reference
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 5.1 · 0 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2012-06-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platers-workbench/id536802418/reviews.md

## What is Platers WorkBench?

Platers Workbench has been designed by platers to assist Surface Coaters, Metal Finishers, Platers and buyers of surface treatment services to help calculate the amount of metal that will be deposited on an article or to test parameters before production.   

The application covers the following metals

Gold, Silver, Acid Copper, Cyanide Copper, Pyrophosphate Copper, Watts Nickel, Acid Zinc, Cyanide Zinc, Acid Tin, Chromium, Cadmium, Rhodium Sulphate, Sulphate Zinc.

Two modes are available,  
Thickness Mode:  Set the target thickness and the standard plating parameters to obtain the target current and time required.  

Process Mode:  Set the current and time to obtain the average thickness of the deposit. 

Both modes will report the amount of amp hours and total metal deposited to help with quotations.

## Key features

- Metal deposition calculation
- Thickness mode
- Process mode
- Current and time testing
- Amp hour reporting
- Metal deposited amount reporting

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platers-workbench/id536802418/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Works well but..

*2012-10-02*

Functionally appropriate app. Would be nice if there were options for english units in addition to metric, as well as a multiplier for number of workpieces to be plated.

## Frequently asked questions about Platers WorkBench

### What metals can Platers WorkBench calculate deposition for?

Platers WorkBench supports calculations for Gold, Silver, Acid Copper, Cyanide Copper, Pyrophosphate Copper, Watts Nickel, Acid Zinc, Cyanide Zinc, Acid Tin, Chromium, Cadmium, Rhodium Sulphate, and Sulphate Zinc.

### What are the two modes in Platers WorkBench?

Platers WorkBench offers 'Thickness Mode' to determine target current and time for a desired thickness, and 'Process Mode' to calculate average thickness based on set current and time.

### Does Platers WorkBench help with quotations?

Yes, both modes in Platers WorkBench report the amount of amp hours and total metal deposited, which is useful for creating quotations for services.

### What is the price of Platers WorkBench?

Platers WorkBench is a paid application priced at $1.99.

### What is the age rating for Platers WorkBench?

Platers WorkBench has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Platers WorkBench updated?

Platers WorkBench was last updated on August 22, 2012, with version 1.2. The initial release was on June 28, 2012.

### What devices is Platers WorkBench available on?

Based on its release date and typical app distribution, Platers WorkBench is likely available on mobile devices, though specific platform details are not provided in the data.

### What is the user sentiment for Platers WorkBench?

Platers WorkBench has a rating of 3.0 stars from 1 rating, suggesting a mixed or limited user reception based on the available data.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.2 — 2012-08-22

Minor bug fixes

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