Process Descriptions
Bright Nickel – Our process can be used for industrial or decorative needs. Most of our plating is for highly visible and high-wear parts. Some benefits of this process are:
- Ability to plate both ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
- Ductile plating deposit
- Excellent leveling
- Shiny, beautiful deposit
Sulfuric Anodize – We offer Type II (standard) anodize in natural and other colors. We can certify to MIL or ASTM standards. Anodize is still the most economical way to treat aluminum. Benefits of Type II anodizing are:
- Useful for variety of applications
- Anodic coating hardens and protects the part
- Superb non-wear properties
- Type III (hard coat) coming soon!
Zinc Plating – There are three main chromate colors for zinc plating. Clear (same as bright, blue, silver, etc.), Yellow, and Black. Zinc is a malleable “sacrificial coating” meaning it essentially repairs itself if small fractures occur. We can certify for plating as well as baking to prevent hydrogen enbrittlement. Benefits of zinc plating include:
- Bright, ductile deposit
- Excellent deposit distribution
- Superb adhesion
Buffing/Polishing – We can provide sanding, buffing, and polishing for aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper, and more.
Cleaning/Derusting – Customers who want clean parts without plating can bring parts here. We have heavy duty soap cleaners, acid pickling, etching, and de-smutting capabilities.
Passivation – This process is used to “draw out” the nickel and chromium in Stainless Steel to the surface or in other words limit the iron at the surface of the part making it less likely to corrode.
Copper/Chrome Plating – We are happy to accept work needing copper or chrome plating, but these processes are not performed in-house.
Electroless Nickel – A process for high tolerance parts and for plating inside holes and crevices. This process is currently performed at an outside facility.
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