How Gold Electroplating Is Done
- May 16, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Disclaimer: Sharretts Plating does gold plating on industrial applications in large volumes. No single or decorative plating sales will be accepted. Adding gold uses a chemical and electrical process called electroplating. You may see this referred to as Au plating or Au electroplating, because the symbol for gold on the periodic table of elements is […]
- Category : Blog, Electroplating
How Metal Finishing Works
- April 19, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Take a quick look around you and you’ll likely find one or several objects that include some type of metal — starting with the computer on which you’re reading this post! Metal has played a key role in our lives for thousands of years, and it has been an important component in just about every […]
- Category : Blog, Metal Finishing
What Are Semiconductor Nanoparticles?
- April 4, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Since the creation of nanotechnology, researchers have discovered that specific materials could possess different properties based on their shapes and sizes. This breakthrough has led to the development of various nanoparticles, including carbon-based, ceramic, metal, polymeric, lipid and semiconductor nanoparticles. Nanoparticles have unique properties that distinguish them from bulk materials, such as a large surface […]
- Category : Blog
How to Prepare a Substrate for Electroplating
- March 18, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
While many manufacturers have the basic understanding that electroplating is used to provide a protective metal coating on a metal substrate, they may be less familiar with the various steps involved. An early step in the process is preparing the metal surface before plating. This typically involves cleaning the part as a means of enhancing […]
- Category : Blog, Electroplating
Which Metal Finishing Option Is For You?
- March 16, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
If your business involves the manufacturing of products consisting of any type of metal, then you undoubtedly understand the importance of metal finishing. In simple terms, metal finishing is the process of applying a metal coating or other treatment to the surface of a metal part or component. This part or component is referred to […]
- Category : Blog, Metal Finishing
Electroforming Guide
- March 5, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Many different processes, from forging to deep drawing to casting, are used to form metal — and most of them involve applying some sort of effective stress to a metal. These methods are useful for a range of applications, but did you know that you can also “grow” metal? When working on a complex project that […]
- Category : Blog
What Is Electrocleaning?
- February 20, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
You may be quite familiar with electroplating and all the benefits this plating method offers. However, most people don’t know exactly what goes into the electroplating process, especially the early steps. One of the first steps of the electroplating process, in fact, is preparing the surface. This process of preparation is used as a way […]
- Category : Blog, Services at Sharretts Plating, Surface Preparation
Guide to Materials Used in 3D Printing
- February 19, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
3D printing is a flexible, efficient and profitable approach to production, but it requires more than a printer and filament. Between storage, ventilation, handling materials and equipment configurations, your 3D printing budget must accommodate additional items, especially if you plan to utilize a 3D printer’s exceptional versatility. Before you explore the world of 3D printing, […]
- Category : Blog
The Most Conductive Metals
- February 17, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Conductivity plays a vital role in many industries, including electronics, aerospace and telecommunications. However, there are actually multiple kinds of conductivity. Thermal conductivity refers to a material’s ability to transmit heat, while electrical conductivity refers to a material’s ability to allow an electrical current to pass through without resistance. In general, materials that exhibit high […]
- Category : Blog, Types of Metals
What Causes Electroplated Coatings to Flake or Peel?
- February 13, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Poor adhesion is a common problem that can negatively impact the performance and longevity of an electroplated coating. Improper adhesion often takes the form of flaking, which occurs when the coating lifts, separates and peels away from the surface of the substrate. This results in large, bare or nearly bare areas that are no longer […]
- Category : Blog, Electroplating
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