Metal Plating
At Aldine Metal, we work with partners who offer comprehensive plating services to enhance your metal parts' functionality, aesthetics, and durability. Unlike silk screening, which adds a surface design, plating involves applying a thin layer of another metal onto the base metal, creating a new outer surface with unique properties. This versatile process offers a multitude of benefits for various industries.
We understand that each project is unique, and we are equipped to handle custom requests. Whether you need a specific color match, a particular type of ink, or a combination of materials, our experienced team will work closely with you to achieve the desired results.
Benefits of Plating Services
Plating with a harder metal significantly improves the surface's ability to withstand abrasion and wear, extending the lifespan of your products. This is particularly beneficial for components exposed to friction or harsh environments.
Certain plating materials, like silver, provide superior heat resistance, safeguarding underlying components from deformation and maintaining structural integrity. This is crucial for applications involving high temperatures, such as engines and machinery.
Raw metal can have limitations in conductivity. Plating with conductive materials like copper or nickel significantly enhances electrical performance, making components ideal for applications requiring efficient electrical connections.
Plating offers various finishes, from classic chrome and gold to sleek black or vibrant colors. This allows you to create a visually appealing aesthetic that complements your product design.
Enhance product visibility and branding with eye-catching graphics on packaging components.
Industries that Utilize Metal Plating
Aldine Metal works with outside partners who specialize in providing plating solutions for sectors including:
From retail displays to office equipment, plating improves product durability and appearance.
Plating services meet the stringent requirements of the military and defense sectors, providing corrosion resistance and long-lasting performance for critical components.
Plating solutions that enhance the conductivity and durability of electronic components and assemblies.
Plating processes meet stringent hygiene standards, ensuring the safety and reliability of medical devices and equipment.
Silk screening offers a cost-effective way to personalize metal parts for short to medium-run production.
Plating is crucial for railroad components, enhancing their resistance to harsh weather conditions and extending their lifespan.
Materials We Plate
Our members plating services are compatible with a wide range of metal substrates, including:
Plating Finishes we offer
We offer a variety of plating finishes to suit diverse project requirements. Here are some of the most common finishes we provide:
Protects aluminum from corrosion while maintaining its natural appearance.
A chemical conversion coating that enhances corrosion resistance for stainless steel.
Cost-effective corrosion protection with options like clear zinc, zinc yellow, and black oxide.
Creates a mirror-like finish while removing imperfections and improving corrosion resistance.
It offers enhanced corrosion protection and paintability for zinc—and cadmium-plated parts, including options like yellow iridite and clear iridite RoHS.
Provides a durable, non-reflective black finish for aesthetic and functional purposes.
Creates a thick oxide layer that increases a metal’s surface hardness.
We can also accommodate custom plating requests based on your specific needs. These plating processes are outsourced to specialized partners to ensure the highest quality and consistency. Aldine Metal manages the entire process, from part preparation to final delivery.
At Aldine Metal, we are committed to providing exceptional metal plating services that enhance your components' functionality and aesthetics. Our team of experts works closely with you to understand your specific needs and recommend the optimal plating solution. With a wide range of plating finishes and a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, we are your trusted partner for all your metal coating requirements. Contact us today to discuss your project and experience the Aldine Metal difference.
FAQs
No, however, all hardware can be put in at paint and the threads are masked. If PEM head studs need to be filled, that must be noted. Depending on the finish and hardware to be added, the hardware may need to be inserted after the plating process. For further details on a specific part, feel free to contact our sales team.
They are pretreated at the paint stage, however, some customers require plating in addition to the paint and the painter is notified of this.
Yes, we can provide paint or plating chips if requested. This is done frequently so the customer and Aldine are on the same page in terms of the color.
