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How Does Electroplating Contribute to Reducing Manufacturing Costs?

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 […]

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Using Electroplating to Increase Surface Thickness

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 […]

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An Introduction to Gold Plating for Ground Defense Systems

Since the introduction of ground defense systems in the 1950s and 1960s, companies such as Raytheon and Boeing have used gold plating and other types of metal finishing services to help improve the expected life of their products, reduce wear and help increase electrical conductivity and connectivity. What Is a Ground Defense System? A ground […]

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Plating on Glass for Biotechnology Applications

While glass, used often in biotechnology, is an exotic material that can be fragile and harder to work with than many other substances, it also offers certain advantages like thermal resistance. Likewise, ceramics have the composition to withstand high temperatures, and the right metal or alloy plating from materials like copper, aluminum, tin, gold, silver, […]

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The Use of Gold Plating in Electronics & Electrical Components

Most of the electronics we use in our daily lives contain at least a little bit of gold. While this precious metal is widely known for its beautiful, shiny appearance, it also has quite a few functional purposes that make it a sought-after material in a variety of industries. The electronics sector, though, is the […]

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Durability of Platinum Plating

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.

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Exploring the Differences Between Industrial and Decorative Plating

At Sharretts Plating, we are committed to providing industrial functional plating services that solely enhance and/or protect the base material. While the end product could be aesthetically pleasing, our end goal is not at all related to the appearance, but rather how the part functions and works with other components.

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The Purpose of Gold Plating for Medical Devices

While there are numerous types of medical devices on the market these days, what many have in common is the need for an application of a protective metal coating during the manufacturing process.

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Impact of Killer Particles in Automotive Manufacturing & Finishing

Automotive parts cleaning is one of the most crucial steps in the process of vehicle manufacturing. Unfortunately, it often gets overlooked. You should always thoroughly clean car parts before plating them. Vehicle manufacturers protect their cars, vans and trucks from killer particles by plating automotive parts. However, preparing car parts for plating is a crucial […]

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Important Metal Finishing Quality Assurance Steps

Perhaps the biggest reason Sharretts Plating Company has managed to remain one of the top metal finishing companies after more than 90 years in business is our unwavering focus on delivering high-quality results for every customer, regardless of project size or scope. Learn about what quality assurance steps we’re taking to ensure you have the best product possible,

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