Dekalb Metal Finishing

The numerous benefits of metal plating parts in the automotive industry and other industries inevitably leads to many ways to do metal plating. Below is a general overview of some metal plating methods adopted by professionals: 1. Electroplating Electroplating is a process used when the metal used for plating is placed in an electrolyte solution with the item to be plated. Electricity is passed through the electrolyte solution making the plating metal shed a little. These small pieces flow in the solution and cover the item to be plated. It is the most common and well-known plating used extensively on various metal pieces to prevent discoloration or deterioration, and strengthen the metallic substance. Examples of electroplating used for commercial purposes include appliances, decorative items, machinery parts, and DeKalb Metal’s main use is: zinc plating of automotive parts. 2. Electroless Plating Electroless plating is the answer when you do not want electricity to pass through the