Sub-Contract Metal Finishing
In addition to our precision presswork, we offer sub-contract metal finishing services, including the following:
Barrel Plating
Bright, ductile, excellent crimping characteristics.
Aids corrosion resistance when used as a barrier layer on steel prior to nickel. On die casts provides an under coat for nickel. Antique finishes.
Cost effective alternative to gold.
Effective layer of gold plating – hard wearing.
High quality to a given specification.
Cost-effective alternative to rack chrome.
When nickel free finishing is required. It has excellent conductive properties–popular in the electrical industries–and has high resistance to corrosion.
Special Finishes
Highly wear-resistant coating, where accuracy and uniformity are required. Can be heat-treated for extra hardness. Good adhesion. We offer both rack and bulk work.
Nickel/ chrome/ gold – cost-effective alternatives to corresponding rack finishes.
Hard-wearing black finish on copper or brass.
Black oxide finished relieved back until correct finish is achieved.
Applied to brass and antique finishes to increase longevity.
Special part gilding system on stainless steel components.
Barrel silver plate, bright and decorative. For jewellery standard or conductive applications.
When nickel free finishing is required. It has excellent conductive properties–popular in the electrical industries–and has high resistance to corrosion.
Rack plating
Surface Preparations
Preparing the substrate (base metal) to a standard suitable for decorative finishing.
Removal of sharp edges or burrs from components, leaving smooth edges. Deburring can be achieved using a wide variety of techniques.
Elimination of grease and oil from the surface of parts. Degreasing is a critical part of the production finishing process, particularly if the parts have to be plated.
Removal of scale from metal components, often following heat treatment. Descaling is an essential process to inhibit future corrosion.it can give excellent results up to 20 times faster than conventional polishing methods.
A high energy polishing process – when used in conjunction with suitable polishing medias and complimentary compounds, it can give excellent results up to 20 times faster than conventional polishing methods.
An abrasive method, where metal shot powder is propelled by compressed air against components to smooth a surface, as well as remove contaminants such as rust.
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