Electroplating Services

Accurate Precision Plating (APP) specializes in high quality, precision electroplating services for industrial applications. At APP, we provide the highest level of customer service, coupled with an attention to detail and commitment to quality, to produce a consistently superior product. With over 50 years of combined experience, our staff has the industry knowledge and expertise to finish your metal part to your exact specifications and to the tightest tolerances. You can be assured your electroplating project will be completed right the first time and your part delivered to you production-ready. 

APP offers precision industrial electroplating services for wear parts, process equipment, tubing, conductor parts and wires. Electroplated coatings are bonded to the metal part by immersing the part into a bath of electrically-charged coatings, thereby bonding the coating to the metal itself. The process may change some of the characteristics of the metal in the base part. APP is capable of plating for a variety of metals including aluminum electroplating and stainless steel electroplating. Electroplating is used to increase the wear, abrasion and corrosion resistance of the part, and may be used to improve the aesthetic qualities of the part. Electroplating can be used for complex shapes and to coat interior and exterior surfaces of a part, but the coating is not as uniform as with electroless nickel plating.

Electroplating Metal Surfaces

Our electroplating capabilities include:

  • Barrel plating
  • Rack plating
  • Vibratory plating
  • Precise plating thickness to exact tolerances of +/- .0001” (100 micro inches)
  • Plating for a range of metals, including aluminum, steel, stainless steel, nickel-silver and copper alloys, Inconel® and Monel®
  • Custom masking services
  • Fast turnaround, with most products delivered within 3-5 days
  • Quantities from short run through full production runs

Electroplating vs. Electroless Nickel Plating

Electroplating uses an electric current to deposit metal onto the part. It is efficient for a wide range of coating metals and production volumes, but current density varies across the part, so coatings build up more on edges and less in deep recesses, bores, and internal diameters. Electroless nickel plating deposits nickel through a chemical reaction with no current, which produces a uniform thickness across complex geometry. If your part has tight internal features or needs even coverage everywhere, electroless nickel is often the better fit. If you need a specific coating metal, faster deposition, or plating on conductive parts with simpler geometry, electroplating is usually the more economical choice. Not sure which process your part needs? Our team can review your drawings and specifications and recommend the right approach.

Quality Control and Certifications

Our extensive quality control measures throughout production include non-destructive testing in accordance with ASTM B 568 to measure the thickness of the coating. Using Fischerscope X-Ray equipment, we can measure the thickness of the foil with a margin of error less than 5%. We offer 100% testing, if needed for your parts. We can manufacture to meet industry and regulatory standards, including ASTM B488, AMS 2422 and MIL-G-45204. All our processes are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and are RoHS and ELV compliant.

Industries We Electroplate For

APP electroplates components for aerospace, medical, oil and gas, military and defense, and general industrial applications. Whether you need conductor parts plated for electrical performance or wear parts protected against abrasion and corrosion, we plate to your specification and deliver parts ready for production.

At APP, we are committed to meeting or exceeding your expectations for your electroplating application through efficient, effective processes, high quality control and superior customer service. Request a quote or call today to see how we can solve your plating challenges.

 

FAQs

What metals can APP electroplate?

We electroplate aluminum, steel, stainless steel, nickel-silver and copper alloys, Inconel, and Monel parts.

How tight are your electroplating tolerances?

We hold plating thickness to tolerances of +/- .0001" (100 micro inches).

How long does electroplating take?

Most products are delivered within 3 to 5 days. We handle quantities from short runs through full production runs.

How do you verify electroplated coating thickness?

We use non-destructive testing per ASTM B 568 with Fischerscope X-ray equipment, measuring coating thickness with a margin of error under 5%. 100% testing is available when your parts require it.

What is the difference between electroplating and electroless nickel plating?

Electroplating uses electric current to deposit metal, so coatings build more on edges than in recesses. Electroless nickel uses a chemical reaction with no current and produces a uniform thickness across complex shapes and internal surfaces.

Are your electroplating processes certified?

All of our processes are certified to ISO 9001:2015 and are RoHS and ELV compliant. We can plate to standards including ASTM B488, AMS 2422, and MIL-G-45204.

 

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