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Copper
Plating The
process is usually applied after electro cleaning when the surface of the bare
metal is completely cleaned. This will serve as the first plating deposit on the
metal and is ready for the next step which is nickel plating. Click on image to
see sample finished products.
Nickel
Plating The
nickel plate is a hard protective layer, and is the foundation of a chrome
plated item. It is the nickel you’ll usually see peeling from an old bumper or
tail-pipe of a motorcycle. As this is a hard metal, it is more difficult to
polish or burnish, and so it is essential that all blemishes and repairs are
made before this stage.
Thin films of
nickel or silver can readily be plated on copper, brass, etc., simply by local
chemical action. These films are also durable as those made by regular
electro-plating, but they may serve well on objects that will not be subjected
to hard use, thus providing metals with a high corrosion resistance layer.
Nickel is used where improved ductility and solderability are required.
Aside from its
overall durability, Nickel also acts as a decorative layer as it contributes to
the bright luminous beauty to metal.
Chrome
Plating
Chrome plating is what you get by plating a thin
layer of chrome on a highly polished surface of bright nickel. Chrome serves as
the final and last deposit on metal, visible with its gleaming and smooth finish.
Brass
Plating Today,
brass is made by combining copper and zinc. In ancient times, no one knew what
zinc was. However, ancients were able to find calamine, a zinc ore. They used
calamine in combination with copper to make brass.
Brass is used in many products today. It is used
for both decorative and practical purposes in drawer pulls,
latches, handles and knots. Brass is made into brass
instruments. Brass is a very versatile metal alloy.
Tin
Plating
Tin is a commonly used metal for the protection
of steel. It is used extensively in the food trade because of its non-toxic
qualities. Tin is a bright, shiny material, and has excellent soldering
capabilities, making it ideal for all electrical connection applications.
Tin plating is also applied to metal kitchen and
dining wares, ceiling accessories, electrical components and
many more.
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Powder
Coating The
environmentally safe, economical, electrostatic, paint finishing
process. Powder coating is used on metals, glass and plastic
giving a durable paint finish to satisfy the most demanding
requirements. Choose from a variety of colors and textures.
Polyesters
Excellent light, heat and weather
resistance, superior color retention.
Epoxies
Exceptional protective qualities against
corrosion.
Epoxy/Polyesters (Hybrids)
Improved
color; heat and ultraviolet light stability- offers greater
protection than pure epoxies.
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