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In general, plating can be a great option to choose to extend the life of many different components. The application of plating has been very successful in many areas. There is no one primary use of any type of plating. It can be used for wear, release and corrosion protection, as well as erosion.

  Plating Matrix  
     
 
Plating
Typical  Thickness
(inches)
Hardness
Used for Protection
Used for build-ups
Require
Grinding
SPI
Finish
Slik Shot
.0002 to .0003
50-68 Rc
excellent
no
no
A2
Chrome
.00005-.002
Typical .0001-.0005
68-70 Rc
good
** yes
If used  for
build-up
A1
Thin Dense Chrome
.00005 to .0001
68-70 Rc
fair
no
no
MATT
Chrome Plus
.0001-.001
Typical .0001-.0005
68-70 Rc
very good
no
no
A2
Electroless Nickel
.00005-.005
Typical .0001-.0005
49-70 Rc
excellent
sometimes
no
A1
Nichromold
(Nickel/Chrome)
.0001-.002
Typical .0002-.0003
68-70 Rc
very good
no
no
A1
Engineering Nickel
.001 to  .1 *
40-50 Rc
excellent
excellent
always
A1
 
     

  Packing Tips  
     
 

We care about your tools as much as you do. Here are some thoughts we have for you in order to better transport your parts safely.

To further protect your parts, for a minimal cost, extra shipping insurance is a wise investment.
<< Hot rubberize the molding area.
Wrap the part so if it falls
out of the box it will survive. >>

<< Separate critical parts with cardboard.

Pack the parts tightly with fill material. >>
<< Secure and label the box.


 
     

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