"Think of plating as you would painting. Instead of spraying we use an electrolytic process to apply metal. The procedures are similar, and the reasons behind the coatings are the same … decoration ...

Plating on plastic is one of the largest markets growing within the plating industry. Manufacturers are cutting costs by utilizing plastic for a wide variety of parts, from washing machines to car ...

Plating car and truck wheels with a protective and decorative layer of chromium is a popular long-standing practice to dress up wheels and protect them from corrosion. But the process is costly, ...

3D printed plastic parts can be accurately nickel plated if the plastic is pre-doped with catalyst before printing, according to scientists from Waseda University, Japan. It is an alternative to a ...

Hard chrome plating has been a reliable industry solution for erosion, wear, corrosion resistance and dimensional reclamation for several years. It can be applied at a practical cost per unit of ...