The term “metal plating services” refers to specific techniques utilizing various metals as either the substrate or surface plating material. At ProPlate, metal plating includes:
- Copper plating
- Gold plating
- Nickel plating – both electrolytic and electroless
- Palladium plating
- Rhodium plating
- Silver plating
- Tin plating
The base metals vary during the process. While they can, theoretically be any metal, the more common ones are aluminum, brass, copper, steel, stainless steel and zinc.
The techniques involve a complete understanding of the substrate or base metals, the surfacing metals and any metals required as a layer between the two. The plating company must also be completely informed of the regulations involved and any specifications demanded by any of the involved companies and/or organizations. However, in metal plating, all involved parties need to keep in mind that the intended use of the component that must dictate the choice of plating material.
Metal Plating Services: The Dictates of Metal Choice
Companies generally request metal plating services as a means of imbuing the base metal of component with specific desirable qualities. These properties may be:
- Appearance – looks matter when the components are highly visible and used publicly. A classic example is jewelry. People purchase gold or silver plated jewelry for its looks. They must be aesthetically pleasing
- Contact Resistance
- Corrosion Resistance
- Ductility or malleability (both indicating the ability to stretch or be flattened)
- Electrical Conductivity
- Improved Shelf Life
- Lubricity
- Permeability or porosity
- Resistance to Temperature – at either extreme. Specific metals are incapable of withstanding extreme heat or cold
- Solderability
- Thermal Conductivity
- Wear and Tear Resistance
- Reflectivity
- Uniform Thickness
These are the standard reasons why a company or industry turns to Professional Plating. They are experts in analyzing the necessary factors to provide the right metal plating services suitable for the component and its purpose.
Extensive Industrial Use
Today, metal plating services are employed by many industries. Metal plating in fact, is an integral element in ensuring the high quality of many products available globally. The industries that rely on this service to deliver the results they require include, but are not necessarily restricted to the following:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Defense
- Dental
- Electronics
- Energy
- Food service
- Jewelry
- Medical
- Oil and Gas
- Printing
- Semiconductors
- Technology
- Telecommunications
In several sectors, the practice is not only commonplace but essential.
Metal Plating Services
Metal plating is one means through which a company can improve the properties of a component. This can be a better appearance or greater resistance to corrosion. The purpose of the part will determine the choice of metal. This is the directive that Professional Plating follows when consulting with the company on their solutions and options before proceeding with their metal plating services.
If you have ever wondered about what makes a company successful, look no further than Professional Plating. Since their establishment in 1983, they have continued to grow, providing high quality industrial Metal Plating Services that have met and even exceeded the demands of their clients and organizational requirements. As respected professionals in their field, they provide innovative options and creative but functional and cost-effective solutions.
