Electroplating Services
At Nickel Composite Coatings, Inc., we offer electroplating of aluminum, iron, and steel parts up to 3’ in diameter and 4’ in height. Electroplating options include electrolytic nickel with either boron nitride or silicon carbide coatings, as well as electroless, black, bright, and dull nickel, among others. Nickel plating increases the lubricity and wear resistance of a part, while the relatively ductile nickel material resists cracking or scratching better than many other plated metals. We have multiple plating lines, which allows us to process parts very quickly after the specific process has been developed for a given part and application.
Prior to plating, all parts are thoroughly degreased and cleaned to provide a substrate that will adhere to the plating material. Plating is performed using racks that are placed in immersion tanks to achieve the most thorough and uniform plating results. Processing lines are automated with precision temperature, current, and timer controls to ensure premium quality results that meet customer specifications with a high degree of consistency from between batches. Testing, such as adhesion and micro-harness testing can be performed in-house in accordance with all applicable ASTM standards. Our commitment to quality and continuous improvement is backed by our ISO 9001:2008 certification and extensive experience in the plating industry. For additional details about our custom electroplating services, see the table below, or contact us directly.
Electroplating Service Highlights
- Plating Material
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- Electrolytic Nickel with Boron Nitride
Electrolytic Nickel with Silicone Carbide
Electroless Nickel
Black Nickel - Bright Nickel
Dull Nickel
Others
- Electrolytic Nickel with Boron Nitride
- Substrate
- Aluminum
Iron
Steel
- Plating Characteristics
- Lubricity
Ductility
Abrasion Protection
- Processes
- Immersion
- Equipment
- Tanks
Racks
- Automation Capabilities
- Hoist System
- Temperature
- Time
- Current
- Pre-Plate Operations
- Chemical Wash
Degreasing
- Post-Plate Operations
- Honing
Cleaning
Packaging
- Plating Thickness
- 2 to 300 microns
- Part Height
- Up to 4 ft.
- Part Diameter
- Up to 3 ft.
- Inspection
- Visual
Dimensional
Micro Thickness
- Testing
- Adhesion (ASTM-B-0071)
Micro Hardness (Rockwell, Vickers)
- Quality
- Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Additional Services
- Assembly
Nickel Erudite Plating
Other Nickel Plating
- Production Volume
- Large Volume Production Runs
Small Lots Available
Additional Information
- Industry Focus
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- Marine
Lawn & Garden
Automotive - Motorcycles
Aerospace
- Marine
- Intended Applications
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- Engines
Pistons
Cylinders
Golf Clubs - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Chain Saws
Lawn Mowers
- Engines
- Industry Standards
- ISO 9001:2008
ASTM
- File Formats
- AutoCAD
PDF