What is Chrome Plating?
How is it done? What can a good plating shop work with? Boston Biker decided to find out. We went to a local plating shop with these questions. We were met by the owner who took us on a brief tour of his facility and explained the chroming process. During our walk around we could hear the pride in his voice as he explained the equipment (some that he designed), the process, and the quality of the work that his shop does. We were listening to a real artist talk about his passion. So, what is triple chrome plating anyway? The term “triple chrome plating” comes from the fact that the part gets plated 3 times. First, the part is plated with copper. A nickel plating is next. And the final plating is the chrome. It sounds easy but believe me it isn’t.
This page last reviewed July 14, 2008 Chrome plating is the process by which an electrical charge is applied to a plating bath containing an electrolytic salt (chromium anhydride) solution. The electrical charge causes the chromium metal in the bath to fall out of solution and deposit onto various objects (usually metallic) placed into the plating bath. Chrome plating operations are categorized based upon the thickness of the chromium metal layer applied. In decorative plating, a layer of nickel is first plated over a metal substrate. Following this step, a thin layer of chromium is deposited over the nickel layer to provide a decorative and protective finish, for example, on faucets and automotive wheels. Hard chrome plating is a process in which a thicker layer of chromium metal is deposited directly on metal substrates such as engine parts, industrial machinery, and tools to provide greater protection against corrosion and wear. Chromic acid anodizing is an electrochemical conversio
Chrome plating is a process that involves the electroplating of a thin veneer of chromium onto an underlying metal. Sometimes used for decorating purposes, chrome plating can also serve as a layer of protection as well. Often, chrome plating is applied to metal objects when there is an increased opportunity for corrosion to occur. The actual process of chrome plating involves five basic stages. In the first stage, careful attention is paid to the metallic object that is to receive the plating treatment. Chemicals will be used to degrease the metal, helping to ensure that the surface is free of any components that could cause the plating to fail. Along with the degreasing process, a thorough cleaning of the surface will also help to remove any remaining residue, such as tiny particles of dirt. For the third stage of the chrome plating process, the underlying metal will undergo a series of treatments to smooth the surface. By making sure that the surface of the metal is as smooth as poss
