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.
Black Anodize
For maximum corrosion resistance, anodized articles are boiled in a solution of nickel acetate.
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Tin
Tin is a silvery, blue-white metal that is ductile, solderable, and covers very well.
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Black Oxide
Black oxide is used to provide a protective, corrosion resistant coating over metal.
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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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Polished Chrome
This versatile finish provides corrosion protection and good wear life as well as beauty.
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Clear Chromate
Chromate films are typically thin and contribute no measurable thickness to the coating.
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Olive Drab
Olive drab chromate has a dark green finish that can pass 150 hours to white corrosion.
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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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