Plating is called out when a component requires a level of performance that the base alloy or substrate alone cannot deliver. This may be enhanced corrosion protection, better wear life, or improved abrasion resistance, to name a few. An OEM can use a less expensive or lighter weight base alloy and couple it with plating to achieve superior performance.
So, when do we start discussing plating as a possible option with our customer?
- After we know exactly what the part is going to be exposed to environmentally
- When the operating parameters are established, such as wear and abrasion
- Where a robust pretreatment is required to enhance subsequent coatings
- Where RFI/EMI shielding may be required
Wolkerstorfer Company offers a variety of different finishes, including RoHS compliant coatings, to meet almost every need in aerospace and defense.
Chemical Conversion Coatings
Wolkerstorfer Company prides itself in being able to offer vertical services including NDT and Painting.
Please contact us if you are interested in saving money and lead time.
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Note to consumers: Wolkerstorfer Company provides metal finishing services to the industrial and commercial marketplace. We do not offer painting or plating services for consumer and household items such as: automobile parts, motorcycle parts, jewelry, kitchen/bath fixtures and furniture. Thank You.
