Gold Plating Standards
- October 30, 2025
- Sharretts Plating Company
Gold is known for its glitter and glamour, but it also has significant value from an electroplating perspective. Why should gold be plated instead of using pure solid gold components or base materials? While plating with gold can be relatively expensive when compared to using less costly materials, this lustrous metal provides a number of important […]
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Substrate Effect on Electroplating
- Sharretts Plating Company
How Does Substrate Affect Electroplating? Electroplating depends on the substrate to finish bonds properly and perform effectively. The substrate — the base material being coated with metal — affects layer uniformity and service life. Two components that look identical can produce completely different results if they have different substrates. This makes substrate choice critical for […]
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Manufacturing Brokers: Pros and Cons
- August 6, 2025
- Sharretts Plating Company
Industrial manufacturing is a complex ecosystem. From part sourcing to shipping, building an effective supply chain requires reliable connections and the resources to maintain them. Industries like semiconductors and electronics depend on specific components to maintain production. When shortages happen due to global or local events, the entire chain can stall.1 Manufacturing brokers act as […]
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ENIG vs. ENEPIG in Semiconductors
- June 13, 2025
- Sharretts Plating Company
Selecting the right plating finish is critical in semiconductor manufacturing.1 Whether you are designing printed circuit boards (PCBs), microprocessors or electronic components, the choice between electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG) and electroless nickel electroless palladium gold (ENEPIG) can impact solderability, wire bonding capability and durability.2 This guide breaks down the properties, benefits and considerations of both plating finishes. Properties and Composition […]
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Guide to Electroplating on 3D Prints
- June 11, 2025
- Sharretts Plating Company
Plating on 3D Printed Parts & Components 3D printing has quickly gained steam in both commercial and industrial applications as a flexible and efficient means of manufacturing, both on a small and large scale. While versatile, the process is currently limited in the types of materials it can work with, primarily using thermosetting plastics. To add a […]
Can You Electroplate 3D Parts?
- February 17, 2025
- Sharretts Plating Company
Electroplating 3D parts makes them even more versatile. While plastic parts won’t conduct electricity, you can electroplate them to add conductivity and open up more design opportunities. SLA printers work best with electroplating because they produce smooth layers that can better adhere to the metal, but other printing methods can also accommodate electroplating. Electroplating onto […]
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How Hard Is 3D Printing?
- Sharretts Plating Company
3D printing can be challenging due to the need for a diverse skill set. You’ll combine creativity, math and computer-aided design (CAD) skills to create and troubleshoot issues with a 3D printer. Over time, you’ll learn the best tactics for designing a piece, selecting the right materials and identifying proper configurations. Subtle differences contribute to […]
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What Industries Use 3D Printing?
- Sharretts Plating Company
3D printing is an attractive option that’s gained viability across industries. As technology has advanced, 3D-printed parts have found homes in everything from jet engines and automobiles to consumer goods. 1. Aerospace The aerospace industry makes good use of 3D printing due to the need for intricate, precise components. While subtractive manufacturing processes can make […]
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Improving Corrosion Resistance in Metal 3D-Printed Enclosures
- October 1, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Without proper prevention measures, corrosion and rust can cause metal objects to lose their structural integrity, crack and develop holes. This guide will explore the critical role of corrosion resistance in metal 3D-printed products, offering valuable insights for the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Learn how to improve corrosion resistance in metal 3D-printed enclosures below. QUICK […]
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Electroplating Defects and Issues
- June 29, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Electroplating is a delicate science with a wide range of factors that influence the results, spanning the electrochemical process and part preparation, requiring high precision and diligence. The complexity of these variables makes electroplating prone to defects and other problems when not performed by experienced, knowledgeable professionals. Still, electroplating is one of the highest-quality procedures […]
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