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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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Why Metal Finishing Matters in the MedTech Industry

Medical device manufacturers face numerous challenges in their quest to develop the high-quality, top-performing, safe products their specialized client base demands. Metal finishing, the process of altering the surface of a workpiece to enhance its appearance, performance and/or durability, plays a prominent role in most medical device manufacturing operations.

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Platinum Vs. Palladium Plating in Medicine

The biomedical industry uses a range of metal instruments, and in recent years, the prevalence of implantable medical devices has increased dramatically. From joint replacements to pacemakers, implanted medical devices are changing the world of biomedical science. A key part of these implants’ functionality involves metallic plating. The biomedical field widely uses metal coating, and […]

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Surface Preparation Considerations When Plating onto Plastic

When most of us think of electroplating, we think of techniques involving the coating of a metal part with another metal material such as gold, nickel, copper or silver. However, it is also possible to plate non-metallic materials to promote electrical conductivity, improve corrosion protection or enhance the aesthetic appeal of the finished part. Plastic […]

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