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Frequently Asked Questions
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If your questions are not answered on the web site, please feel free to contact us.
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Do you chrome plate bumpers?
We do not chrome plate automotive parts. It requires special handling and equipment to plate bumpers, grills, hub caps, etc.. We have chosen to become proficient in other areas which includes commerical/industrial equipment, medical hardware, plumbing fixtures, door hardware and firearms.
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How much build-up will I have?
Electroplating typically has build-up of less than 0.001", but this can vary according to process parameters. Additional information relating to individual coating thickness can be found under the "Services" heading of each individual finish.
Surface treatments like chemical conversion coatings on aluminum, black oxide, and Dow #7 have no build-up.
Electroless plating such as electroless nickel has the ability to hold tolerances as close as 0.0002".
Coating thickness of electrolytic processes like chrome and nickel plating are more difficult to control since they build up more on outside corners and edges (which are high current density areas) than on inside corners, recessed areas and center areas (which are low current density areas). If your tolerances are closer than 0.005", it would be wise to contact us for advice.
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Do you electroplate non-metal items?
No, we do not plate non metal items. Although, this can be done by a number of processes, we do not practice this specialty.
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Can you plate aluminum?
Yes, we can electroplate aluminum. We electroplate the aluminum with nickel or electroless nickel and then we can coat the nickel with any plating - chrome, gold, silver, tin, etc. Please call for information about your individual requirements.
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What colors of anodizing do you offer?
Varying shades of the following colors and in lengths of up to 96" x 18" wide and 54" deep.
Black
Red
Blue
Green
Gold
Purple
Brown
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Do you finish fire arms?
Yes, we have a Federal Firearms license which allows us to accept fire arms for metal finishing. You will need to provide the fire arm to us completely disassembled.
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