Industries That Most Often Need Plated Ceramics
- December 13, 2018
- Sharretts Plating Company
When many people think of ceramics, the first thing that likely comes to mind are items such as pottery, vases and works of art. However, ceramic materials also play a crucial role in the manufacturing of some types of industrial products. These substances exhibit a variety of characteristics and properties that are beneficial to manufacturers, […]
- Category : Blog
Adhesion Problems While Plating Onto Plastics
- November 6, 2018
- Sharretts Plating Company
Working Around Common Adhesion Problems While Plating Onto Plastics There are many practical reasons a manufacturer may want to electroplate a metal material onto a plastic product. For example, a metal coating can strengthen the plastic substrate and protect it against wear. Metal can also act as a sacrificial barrier that protects against corrosion, and […]
Electroplating Non-Conductive Materials
- October 16, 2018
- Sharretts Plating Company
Quick Links What Are Non-Conductive Materials? | The Challenge of Plating Onto Ceramics and Plastics Benefits of Electroless Plating | Electroless PLating | Using Electroplating to Complete the Process Manufacturers in a wide variety of industries rely on electroplating to provide a finishing touch for their products. Electroplating offers several benefits for the final piece, […]
- Category : Blog
What Engineers Should Know About Electroplating
- September 24, 2018
- Sharretts Plating Company
Electroplating has become an important technology in many industries, as metal coating can improve performance and durability of parts. Electroplating can be applied to a wide variety of materials to provide numerous benefits, such as better conductivity, resistance to wear and durability in extreme temperatures. Electroplating of parts can produce a better final product with […]
- Category : Electroplating
Which Plastics Can and Cannot Be Plated Onto?
- 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
Plating Onto Plastics Troubleshooting
- September 18, 2018
- Sharretts Plating Company
People have been plating onto plastics since the early 1960s when the automotive industry began doing so to decrease the weight of parts to improve fuel efficiency while still maintaining the sleek look of metal. Today, a variety of industries from consumer electronics to plumbing use it as well to enhance appearance and provide qualities such as […]
- Category : Blog
Why Choose Silver Plating for Medical Devices?
- Sharretts Plating Company
Many different kinds of medical devices, from surgical tools to implants to MRI machines, incorporate metal coatings and finishes to provide or enhance various beneficial characteristics. Applying a thin metal coating, as through the plating process, to the outside of a medical device, can make it more electrically conductive, reflective, resistant to bacteria, and more. […]
- Category : Benefits of Plating
Medical-Grade Gold Plating Requirements
- August 28, 2018
- Sharretts Plating Company
Overview: Requirements Ultrasonic Cleaning Plating Rinsing, Drying and Packaging Tooling Inspection Requirements Request Quote Metal plating is crucial for many different kinds of medical devices, as it improves the quality, performance and safety of these tools, implants and other objects. It can enhance sanitation, biocompatibility, corrosion resistance, strength and many other aspects of medical devices. The medical sector uses […]
- Category : Blog, Gold Plating
EMI Shielding Plastic
- Sharretts Plating Company
Overview: What is EMI Shielding? Selective Electroless Plating on Plastic Thermoplastic Compounds for EMI Shielding Why We Need EMI/RFI Shielding Enclosures Electroplating Copper-Nickel Onto Plastic Plating Onto Plastics for EMI Shielding Why Use Plastic for EMI/RFI Shielding Benefits of Copper and Nickel Plating Request Quote Our world is continuously becoming more electronic, and devices from […]
- Category : Plastics
Silver Coating Mirrors vs. Aluminum Mirrors
- July 23, 2018
- Sharretts Plating Company
Metal plating is the most common form of mirror coating. From gold and zinc to copper and platinum, many metals can be used to coat mirrors. Two of the most popular are silver and aluminum. Though each plating process has its differences, both aluminum and silver coating can offer unique benefits that improve the functionality […]
- Category : Blog
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