Surface Finishes & Plating
External surface plating is applied to components if the parts require a decorative finish or corrosion resistance. To help you select the best tooling and process design, we have listed out the different options along with an available filter so you see what plating is available to you based on your needs.
Learn more about other surface improvement options, here. Don't see the finish you're looking for? Ask our team for a full list of plating options we offer.
Brushed Satin Chrome
Satin chrome is a very durable plating used for its aesthetic appearance.
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Copper-Nickel-Tin
Normally utilized to provide solderability to the base metal substrate.
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Cobalt-Tin
Parts are plated first with a bright nickel then flashed with cobalt-tin to give a convincing appearance of a chrome plated part.
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Polished Chrome
This versatile finish provides corrosion protection and good wear life as well as beauty.
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Black E-Coat
As a decorative or protective coating, it functions to enhance the appearance and/or to protect the surface of parts.
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Gold
Gold does not oxidize at normal temperatures, which means that it retains its conductivity and solderability.
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Yellow Chromate without Zinc
Components are first chemically milled then chromated to give a dull almost olive drab finish.
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