Preventing Issues When Plating on Plastics
- February 19, 2019
- Sharretts Plating Company
Plating metal onto plastic materials is a process that originated in the 1960s in the automotive industry. Manufacturers had started using plastic parts and components to make vehicles lighter and more fuel efficient. They discovered that applying a coating of metal, such as nickel, to these parts would enhance their durability and increase their aesthetic […]
- Category : Plastics
Medical Device EMI Shielding
- January 30, 2019
- Sharretts Plating Company
Hospitals and medical facilities are home to hundreds of medical devices. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are more than 10,000 types of medical devices available. From specialized beds to CT scan machines, medical devices are used to improve patient health. In some cases, a medical device such as a defibrillator saves a […]
- Category : Blog
Which Metals Work Best for Plating Ceramics?
- January 29, 2019
- Sharretts Plating Company
While we often associate electroplating with metal products, the process also works with some non-metallic materials, such as ceramics. Manufacturers often choose to electroplate a coating of metal onto a ceramic substrate for the same reasons as metal-on-metal applications — increasing corrosion resistance, strengthening the product, conducting electricity and enhancing appearance. Electroless Plating Is an […]
- Category : Blog
Plating for Microelectronics
- January 13, 2019
- Sharretts Plating Company
If we were to trace the history of electronics, from the very beginning when computers took up entire rooms, to the present when incredible amounts of processing power and data storage are packed into a device fits into the palm of your hand, what conclusions might we draw? We might say that electronics are getting […]
- Category : Blog
Plating Engineering-Grade Plastics
- December 26, 2018
- Sharretts Plating Company
Overview: How Is the Process Different From Plating Onto Traditional Plastics? How Plating Works Electroless Plating on Plastics Electroplating of Engineering Plastics Uses and Applications Sharretts Plating Company Contact Us for More on Plating on Engineering-Grade Plastics As strong as they are, engineering-grade plastics may occasionally need a boost in hardness, appearance or other qualities […]
- Category : Blog
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 […]
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
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
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