How is hard chrome applied?
Industrial hard chroming is an electroplating process where the parts are submerged in a liquid bath of chromic acid and, with the addition of electric current, a crust of chrome will build up a few thousandths of a inch per hour, rather than a “dip” method as some people assume. The process is incremental, determined by electro-chemical reactions, and cannot be hurried or rushed. There are specific guidelines that must be adhered to in order to ensure a satisfactory result.
