What Is Electroforming? Electroforming is the process of plating non-conductive (non-metal) surfaces such as plastics, organic items and ceramics to name but a few. Electroplating and electroforming processes are commonly used in a variety of industries, these include electronics, manufacturing of medical instruments, machinery, decorating, crafts, jewellery, and the arts. Electroforming is also used in …
What Is Electroplating? Electroplating, commonly referred to as electrodeposition, is the process of depositing a layer of metal onto an existing metal object for the purpose of changing the surface characteristics. It is performed using a plating solution that contains real precious metal particles that bond and deposit onto the surface of the item which …
Calling all budding alchemists…whilst we can’t bestow upon you actual magical powers to transform base metals into gold via the means of miraculous sorcery, and let’s face it – you knew that already, we can certainly equip you with the tools required to do the next best thing! Before beginning your quest into this wonderful …
This guide provides essential electroplating safety guidelines. While this information serves as general guidance, you must always refer to the specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for your product for the precise regulatory requirements applicable to your setup. These are provided with your purchase via email. It is important that customers receive and retain this information …
Before beginning a plating project, it is important to ensure that you plan to use the correct plating method to meet your objectives. Whilst the best method for your job will depend on a few factors, most of your decision-making when selecting a method will be determined by the particular surface (substrate), that you will …
What Tones to Expect From Our Plating Solutions This article is all about the various colours/tones that can be produced using our precious metal electroplating solutions. We have also included copper as this is a very popular finish. Please see the below colour swatches to view the tones to expect. Precious Metals Colour Chart Please …
In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the most popular methods of plating – brush plating and tank plating. When deciding on a particular plating technique, it is always worth considering which method will suit you and your job the best. Let’s take a look at the options. Brush Plating Pros and …
Why Perform The Water Break Test? For plating to have a successful bond to the substrate (surface of an object), it is extremely important that the substrate is completely free of grease and oils. When objects are handled, skin oils and other contaminants can be transferred onto the surface. This is not always obvious, but …
Key Operational Reference Points We hope you enjoyed the tutorial, below are the key points to use as reference when plating on plastic. Step 1: Covering the Plastic Item in Conductive Paint Once you are wearing the correct PPE, have worked out the surface area of your item by using an online surface area calculator, …
Which Plating Kit is Best For Me? We know that choosing a suitable kit can be tricky, especially with so many options to choose from. The best way to decide on which product to purchase is to think about the types of things you would like to plate, the substrate that you are plating onto, …
