What are the metal plating benefits?
There are many reasons why people choose to use plating services. They might like the way that the plated material looks, or rather they might like the fact that it protects their objects making them last longer.
Electroplating uses an electric current to plate the piece of metal that you want to have plated, for example using a circuit. The electricity causes the plated piece to attract the ions of the plating material; as a result the plating material adheres to the plated object. One end of the circuit connects to the vat that holds the plating solution and the object completes the circuit.
The two most common ways for this to happen is barrel plating and rack plating. Barrel plating is perfect for objects that have a strange shape or just one or two pieces. The pieces get wired to a rod that dips them into a barrel or vat filled with the plating solution. The rack method works well for plating many pieces at the same time and the process is the same.
While more people think of chrome when they think of plating services, that isn’t the only kind of metal that gets used in electroplating, especially when it comes to plating medical instruments. Tin, copper, brass, gold, and silver are all metals that are used in plating.
More Reasons for Electroplating:
There are just as many, if not more, reasons for using electroplating as there are metals to plate with. A newly plated piece of metal receives additional protection from routine wear, rust, and other forms of corrosion. This quality helps to extend the useful lifespan of the object. Another reason to plate may be purely for decorative purposes. Plating a piece of metal can elicit positive attention as it naturally catches the eye. When restoring an older object, plating may also enhance forgotten details. Plating that old hardware can help restore it to its original condition and replenish its original beauty.
Some of the instruments can be very expensive and disposal of the piece after one use is not economical. Plus, medical instruments need to be absolutely sterile to protect the patient. The plating on medical instruments makes them easier to sterilize and usually extends the life of the medical instruments.
When you are looking for a dependable company that can handle your plating needs, consider American Plating Company. With 70 years of professional experience in plating, we are confident in our ability to serve your needs in a timely and precise manner. Together, we can make good things even better!
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