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Black Oxide
Black Oxide Black Oxide Coating Black oxide (blackening, oxidizing, black passivating, gun bluing), is a type of conversion coating process. Metals with a black oxide coating are dimensionally stable and have a matte black appearance. Unlike nickel or zinc electroplating, the black oxide is not deposited on the surface of the substrate. Instead, we create… Read More
Bright Dip On Copper & Brass
Bright Dip on Copper & Brass A bright dip for brass and copper alloys gives the base metal a shiny finish through a chemical polishing bath. The process removes oxides from the surface, leaving behind a bright metal finish. The bright dip process works well with parts that need subsequent process since it does not… Read More
Electroless Nickel Plating
Electroless Nickel Plating Electroless Nickel Plating Expertise at your Service Electroless nickel plating is an auto-catalytic reaction that deposits an even layer of phosphorous nickel alloy on the surface of a solid material (substrate), like metal or plastic. Our plating process starts with dipping the material in a plating solution bath. Once submerged, a reducing… Read More
Zinc Plating
Zinc Plating How Zinc Plating Works Zinc plating protects metals such as steel against corrosion. We use electrodeposition to add a thin coating of zinc metal to another metal object, or substrate. The zinc coating protects the underlying metal surface with a thin barrier that keeps rust from reaching the other surface. The zinc coating… Read More
Phosphate Coatings
Phosphate Coatings The Phosphate Coating Process Phosphate coating is a conversion coating used on ferrous parts. We spray or immerse substrates in a dilute solution of phosphoric acid and phosphate salts. The solution reacts with the surface of the part to form an even layer of insoluble, crystalline phosphates. These coatings work well for applications… Read More
Passivation
Passivation Our Passivation Finishing Process We can make stainless steel more corrosion-resistant through a process called passivation. It is a non-electrolytic finishing process that involves removing the free iron from the surface of the metal using a chemical solution of citric acid or nitric acid. When the surface iron is removed, the other components of… Read More
Electrolytic Copper-Nickel-Chrome Plating
Electrolytic Nickel Plating Our Electrolytic Nickel Plating Services Nickel plating involves the electrodeposition of a thin coating of nickel metal onto the surface of another metal object, or substrate. Nickel plating gives surfaces a finished look and is useful in applications such as: Automotive components Household appliances Cycle and marine industries Hardware Firearms Jewelry In… Read More
Copper Plating
Copper Plating Our electrolytic copper plating process creates an outstanding barrier to prevent components of the base material from migrating into the subsequent plating layers. Copper plating can be used independently or as an undercoating for additional coatings such as nickel to enhance corrosion resistance. Copper is a soft and malleable metal, so it is… Read More
Chromate Conversion Coatings
Chromate Conversion Coatings Chromate conversion coatings, sometimes referred to as chemical conversion, chem film, Iridite® or Alodine®, refers to the process of applying a thin barrier coating to passivate aluminum substrates. The chromate conversion coating is a thin inert layer with self-healing properties that protect the substrate, boosting corrosion protection, improving electrical conductivity, and providing… Read More