Different Ways to Plate Micro Parts
- October 6, 2019
- Sharretts Plating Company
The term “micro parts” refers to components that are the size of a dime or even smaller. You can typically find them in products such as medical, telecommunications and electronic devices. Examples of these tiny parts include electrical capacitors, chip connectors, pins, eyelet funnels, interconnect sockets and resistors, to name just a few. As technology […]
- Category : Blog, Plating Process
Which Plastics Can and Cannot Be Plated Onto?
- September 24, 2018
- Sharretts Plating Company
If you depend on metal plating as part of your manufacturing processes, you probably know that plating one metal onto another is a relatively easy process. However, if you need to add a metal coating to a plastic material, the procedure becomes more challenging. Plating onto plastic typically requires a series of additional preparation steps […]
- Category : Plating Process
Environmental Electroplating & Plating on Plastics
- July 10, 2018
- Sharretts Plating Company
Environmental Electroplating & How It Applies to Plating on Plastics Being friendlier to the environment is a significant concern in many manufacturing operations these days for legal as well as health and safety reasons. Consequently, metal finishing companies have needed to find ways to alter their processes to ensure compliance with increasingly stringent environmental regulations […]
- Category : Plating Process
How Does Electroplating Contribute to Reducing Manufacturing Costs?
- December 18, 2017
- Sharretts Plating Company
In today’s highly competitive business climate, just about every manufacturer is looking for ways to reduce operating costs. Factors such as increasingly stringent environmental regulations and cheaper overseas labor make it more challenging than ever for manufacturers to turn a profit. If you’re looking for cost-effective finishing methods for products you manufacture, electroplating deserves strong […]
Using Electroplating to Increase Surface Thickness
- December 12, 2017
- Sharretts Plating Company
In some situations, it may be necessary to increase the thickness of the surface of a workpiece. A thicker coating can improve the durability of the substrate and make it more difficult for potentially destructive forces — such as corrosion or exposure to harsh chemicals — to impact product quality. Increased coating thickness can also […]
- Category : Plating Process
Durability of Platinum Plating
- November 16, 2017
- Sharretts Plating Company
Platinum is one of the most sought-after precious metals in the world, as much for its aesthetic appeal as for its durability, which makes it ideal for a number of industrial applications.
- Category : Benefits of Plating, Plating Process, Types of Coating, Types of Metals
ENEPIG Plating for Printed Circuit Boards
- July 28, 2017
- Sharretts Plating Company
Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing involves several technologies to bring about the desired results and functionalities. One of these technologies is the surface finish. The copper layer of a PCB oxidizes when it meets air, reducing the soldering ability of the copper. With a surface finish, however, the copper layer is protected from oxidation, maintaining […]
- Category : Blog, Gold Plating, Metal Finishing, Plating Process, Services at Sharretts Plating
The Differences Between Barrel and Rack Plating
- June 7, 2017
- Sharretts Plating Company
Choosing the right electroplating method is essential for achieving optimal results and minimizing the risk of damage to the finished product. Two of the most commonly applied processes for plating multiple workpieces are barrel and rack plating. Each offers several advantages, as well as points the plater and customer must consider when determining the most appropriate method for their project.
The Importance of Being a Socially Responsible Metal Finishing Company
- May 11, 2017
- Sharretts Plating Company
We hear a lot about the need for companies in all industries to become more socially responsible — but what does this really mean? A simple definition of social responsibility is striving to find a balance between increasing revenues and maximizing profits, and engaging in activities that benefit the local community and society in general.
- Category : Evolution of Plating, Plating Process, SPC History, SPC News
What Is Selective Plating? The Advantages of Brush Plating
- January 18, 2017
- Sharretts Plating Company
UPDATE: (8/24/2021) SPC no longer offers brush plating services. This blog is for educational purposes only. Please refer to our coatings, base materials, or plating methods pages to learn more about our services. Metal plating has been used for hundreds of years to provide objects and mechanical components with additional and desired properties of a […]
- Category : Benefits of Plating, Blog, Evolution of Plating, Metal Finishing, Plating Process
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