Controlled depth plating allows you to specify the exact coating thickness for your application to the edge of a part. Using reel-to-reel plating, this process partially submerges your parts, with various controls in place to ensure the finish meets your performance, longevity, and compliance requirements.
What Is Controlled Depth Plating?
This selective plating method deposits a partial metal finish in a highly controlled fashion. To achieve this, only a section of each part is immersed in the plating solution. As the process begins, high precision equipment monitors the plating solution’s level, minimizing variations and ensuring uniform depth and thickness across all parts.
Advanced Process Monitoring & Quality Control
At American Electro Products, we use state-of-the-art sensors and feedback control systems to optimize our controlled depth plating process. These advanced technologies reduce material waste and ensure that every component meets strict performance and regulatory standards.
Benefits of Controlled Depth Plating
Performance: Ideal for adding specific performance properties or wear resistance.
Versatility: Works for applying partial coating on stamped parts and/or strip stock.
Consistency: Delivers highly accurate, repeatable results from part to part.
Specialized Applications: Perfect for adding a finish to specialized components, like pins and connectors.
Cost Efficiency: Limits material waste and reduces overall plating solution and power usage.
Think controlled depth plating might suit your project?
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