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Manufacturers in every industry require durable components with the capacity to resist extreme heat, intense pressure, or exposure to caustic chemicals. To meet these demands, coating specialists offer a variety of techniques to harden surfaces and increase corrosion resistance without changing the qualities of the underlying metal, but few are as time-tested and reliable as hard chrome plating. Over the years, businesses in a variety of industries have relied on chrome plating, thanks to its dependability and the wide range of advantages it offers.

What Is Chrome Plating?

chrome platingIt’s an electrolyte process in which an electrical current is run through a solution, causing chromium metal to accumulate on the surface of your part. Due to the flexibility of the process, components of any size or shape can be plated without the surface irregularities that sometimes result from using other metals.

The Benefits of Chrome Plating

Extreme Hardness

Not only is a chrome-plated finish extremely hard, but it’s also unusually tough, with enough impact resistance to prevent cracking in high-impact applications. This quality makes it especially popular for creating tools or components for manufacturing lines.

Super Abrasion Resistance

Because the chrome metal bonds so strongly to the surface of the component, it stands up well to wear and tear, helping you get the most out of your equipment and preventing unnecessary breakdowns. This superior resistance to abrasion makes chrome plating ideal for metal parts that slide against one another.

Versatility

The chrome plating process can be used with almost any metal, including steel, copper, aluminum alloys, nickel alloys, and bronze. No matter what type of material you’re working with, chrome plating can make it tougher and stronger.

 

Business across the Tri-State area turn to the plating specialists at LWG Finishing in West Chester, OH, for the finest, most advanced coating techniques on the market. They pride themselves on giving every client services tailored to their needs, and they work with you to select the best plating process for your application. Learn more about hard chrome plating on their website, or call (513) 860-1156 to request a quote on your project.

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