Hard Chrome Plating
The chrome plating process involves applying a thin chromium layer to a metal or alloy substrate through electroplating. By passing an electric current between two immersed electrodes in a chromic acid electrolyte bath, electroplating achieves the desired effect.
Hard Chrome Plating, on the other hand, increases the durability, hardness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance of metal components. It’s done through an electroplating process with chromic acid solution, offering effective use in machinery and equipment.
During hard chromium plating, chromium is deposited from the chromic acid solution, resulting in a thickness ranging from 2 to 250µm. Different types of hard chrome, such as micro-cracked, micro-porous, porous, and crack-free chromium, cater to various applications.
Hard Chrome Finishes
As a matter of fact, Hard chrome plating is one of the most reliable and widely used finishing processes in the industry. To that end, this plating is typically used to help resist abrasion and corrosion. Additionally, industrial hard chrome also helps improve a part’s wear.
Chrome plating generally offers deposit thicknesses of > 0.1 mil, and up to 20 mils or more.
chrome plating By and large, the application of hard chrome provides moderate corrosion and oxidation protection for the coated substrate. Also, it is especially effective when applied to the cavities of molds, dies, tools and other components where the processing of abrasive resins exist.
Hard Chrome Plating Benefits:
- Wear Resistance
- Part Repair
- Corrosion Protection
- Non magnetic
- Easily applied over any finish, mimicking the base substrate
