FAQ

Electroplating Expertise at Your Fingertips

Find immediate answers to common technical and operational questions about our metal finishing processes. For specialized project inquiries, contact our engineering team.

What metals can you electroplate?

We process ferrous and non-ferrous metals including steel alloys, aluminum, copper, brass, zinc die-casts, and titanium. Exotic alloys (Inconel, Monel) require pretreatment evaluation.

Do you handle part preparation?

Yes, we provide comprehensive pretreatment:

  1. Alkaline degreasing

  2. Acid pickling/etching

  3. Ultrasonic cleaning

  4. Surface activation
    Additional charges apply for heavy corrosion removal

How do you ensure coating durability?

Through rigorous quality control:
✓ Salt spray testing (ASTM B117)
✓ Micrometer thickness verification
✓ Adhesion testing (ASTM B571)
✓ Porosity checks
*Certified reports provided with each batch

What's your turnaround time?
  • Standard projects: 3-5 business day.
  • Rush services: 24-48 hours (+30% fee)
  • Complex/large batches: 7-10 days

*Times exclude shipping and special curing processes

What certifications do you hold?
  • NADCAP (Aerospace)
  • RoHS/REACH compliance
  • State wastewater treatment certification
What file formats do you accept for quotes?

Preferred technical documents:

  • 2D drawings: PDF, DWG, DXF

  • 3D models: STEP, IGES, SLDPRT

  • Specifications: Word, Excel, PDF
    *Cloud sharing (Dropbox, Google Drive) available

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