Looking at Electroplating & Metal Finishing Services

Electroplating is a process of coating a conductive surface with a thin layer of a metal using an electrically charged solution. The process of electroplating is widely used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, medical, and electronics. It is an essential process that provides durability, corrosion resistance, and decorative finishes to products.

Electroplating services are offered by many engineering companies worldwide. These companies specialize in providing various types of electroplating services such as gold plating, nickel plating, silver plating, and copper plating. They use state-of-the-art technology and equipment to provide high-quality electroplating services to their customers.

One of the most common types of electroplating services is gold plating. Gold plating is widely used in the electronics industry to provide a protective coating to various components such as connectors, switches, and circuit boards. It is also used in the jewelry industry to provide a decorative finish to jewelry pieces. Gold plating provides excellent corrosion resistance and is also a good conductor of electricity.

Another common type of electroplating service is nickel plating. Nickel plating is used to provide a protective coating to various components such as automotive parts, plumbing fixtures, and medical instruments. It provides excellent corrosion resistance and wear resistance. Nickel plating is also used in the aerospace industry to provide a protective coating to various components such as turbine blades, landing gear, and hydraulic components.

Silver plating is another type of electroplating service that is commonly used in the electronics industry. Silver plating provides excellent electrical conductivity and is used to provide a protective coating to various components such as connectors, switches, and circuit boards. Silver plating is also used in the jewelry industry to provide a decorative finish to jewelry pieces.

Copper plating is another type of electroplating service that is commonly used in the electronics industry. Copper plating is used to provide a protective coating to various components such as printed circuit boards and electrical contacts. Copper plating provides excellent electrical conductivity and is also used in the plumbing industry to provide a protective coating to various components such as pipes and fittings.

Engineering companies that provide electroplating services use a variety of equipment and techniques to provide high-quality electroplating services. One of the most common techniques used is the barrel plating technique. In this technique, the components to be plated are placed in a barrel along with an electrode and a solution containing the metal to be plated. The barrel is then rotated, and an electric current is passed through the solution, which causes the metal to be deposited onto the surface of the components.

Another technique used is the rack plating technique. In this technique, the components to be plated are mounted on a rack, and an electrode is placed in the solution containing the metal to be plated. An electric current is then passed through the solution, which causes the metal to be deposited onto the surface of the components. This technique is commonly used for larger components or components that require precise plating.

Electroplating companies also use various types of equipment to provide high-quality electroplating services. One of the most common types of equipment used is the rectifier. A rectifier is used to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). This is necessary because electroplating requires a direct current to be passed through the solution.

Hastings Metal Finishers provide a high quality electroplating and metal finishing service to the engineering industry. They offer a range of metal plating and cleaning services to meet our clients needs exactly and to greatly enhance the performance and appearance of their products. The process they employ, offers flexibility enabling us to deliver high volume, fast turnaround, uniform and consistent solutions.

They pride themselves on providing excellent quality service. So feel free to get in touch on 0191 483 9213 for a quote and see how they can help you or your business with your electroplating and metal finishing requirements.