Plating, or Electroplating, is a versatile
process that coats surfaces for a wide range of common applications,
including automobile trim and bathroom faucets. This coating method
is widely used because of its flexibility and because of its resistance
to wear and corrosion.
Gold, silver, chromium, copper, nickel, tin, and zinc are typically
used for the coating, and can be applied to a vast number of surfaces,
both metal and non-metal alike.
The results and advantages of Electroplating are similar to those
of Electroless Nickel Plating,
but employ a different process. Electroplating utilizes electricity
to apply the coating to the surface.
Electroplating Thickness Measurement Gauges from OICM
At OICM, we design all of our gauges to provide the most accurate
measurements possible for your applications.
Electroplating Links
For more information about Electroplating, its benefits, and
the science behind it, we encourage you to visit the following
links:
www.aesf.org/finishingbasics.html
