SURFACE FINISHING
Electroplating
After plating, the substrate material might change some physical and chemical properties based on the type of plating material and thickness.
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Introduction
Electroplating is the establishing of metal layers to the parts by electrolysis. The thin layer of metal coating makes the parts excellent resistive to corrosion, wear, and abrasion.
Aluminum oxide, chromium, and other material are used for plating. After plating, the substrate material might change some physical and chemical properties based on the type of plating material and thickness.
It is appropriate for various parts made of Steel, aluminum, and stainless Steel in the hardware, instrument, aerospace, and other industries.
At a glance
| Features | Info |
|---|---|
| Materials | Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Color | n/a |
| Texture | Smooth, glossy finish |
| Standards | n/a |
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Connect plating type to substrate, geometry and acceptance data
Electroplating needs more than a metal name. Define the base material, coating system, thickness requirement, post-treatment, rack/contact allowances, protected threads or fits, and the method used to measure the finished coating.
Engineering data to lock before release
| Coating system | Plated metal, supplementary treatment and intended function |
|---|---|
| Geometry impact | Threads, bores, contact points and masked faces |
| Thickness data | Target/range, location and measurement method |
| Acceptance evidence | Appearance, adhesion, corrosion or electrical test |
Coating thickness is a dimensional input for close fits; identify the surfaces on which build-up is functionally relevant.
