Electroplating on ABS/PC+ABS Plastic

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 26, 2009 -- Industrial chromium plating is also known as hard chrome or engineered chrome.

The plating process is similar to electroplating one metal with another using an electric current, but because plastics do not conduct electricity, the plastic surface must be pre-treated. Three chemical treatments are used to prepare the surface for the application of a nickel primer coat, a copper primer coat and the final chrome electroplating.

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Electroplating on ABS/PC+ABS Plastic

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Chromium is completely tarnish-free, hard and is used to reduce friction, add wear resistance, increase corrosion resistance, and has an elegant blue-metallic appearance. Bright chromium plating has always been the favored decorative plated finish for both metal and plastic components. Chrome plating is commonly used in automotive parts, office furniture, office equipment and domestic appliances. The largest plated parts are the bumpers of cars. The plating-on-plastics industry in both the European and North American markets has been expanding, primarily due to the interest in this finish in the automotive industry. Other mainstream applications of the process have retained a firm hold on their market sector and a number of significant new uses have appeared.

ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene), and PC are the best plastics for electroplating. ABS shows superior ductility and adhesion in the plated condition; in a ABS+PC blend, the applier should offer fireproof material, PC%, etc., and references before selecting 70%-95% ABS+PC. ABS plastic moulding is the most important property, particularly for the auto parts industry such as vehicle bumpers. Because of the quality of plastic granule is a critical factor for the final electroplated production, most of the auto parts customers require an analysis report of granule plastic for electroplating. In addition to being electrically conductive, it should adhere well to the substrate if the final coating system was to show good adhesion.

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