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2019-03
The difference between domestic metal plating and plastic plating
I. Differences in the Plating Processes for Hardware vs. Plastics The plating process for plastics is as follows: degreasing—hydrophilization—roughening—neutralization—pre-soaking—activation—de-gelling—chemical nickel—copper strike—acid copper—nickel—chrome. The plating process for hardware is as follows: cleaning—copper sulfate plating—semi-bright nickel plating—bright nickel plating—chrome plating—drying. II. Differences in Characteristics Between Hardware and Plastic Plating A key characteristic of plastic plating is that plastics themselves are non-conductive, so they must first undergo a conductive treatment—specifically, activation and chemical plating—to ensure a robust metallic film adheres firmly to the surface. After that, the subsequent steps are essentially the same as those used in hardware plating.
2019-03-08
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The Current Status and Future Development Trends of the Electroplating Industry
China is a major player in the electroplating industry. Since the implementation of reform and opening-up policies, the electroplating industry has entered a period of rapid development, attracting numerous foreign manufacturers to set up operations in regions such as the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, and the Bohai Bay area. During the 12th Five-Year Plan period, the focus of electroplating technology applications continued to shift from industries like machinery and light industry toward electronics and steel industries; from purely protective and decorative coatings toward functional coatings; and from a relatively fragmented structure toward gradual integration. The prevailing situation is that electroplating enterprises are concentrated in specific areas with relatively rudimentary equipment. China’s electroplating industry is primarily located in South China, East China, coastal regions, and other industrially developed areas. These regions boast relatively large-scale and numerous electroplating enterprises, which are distributed in a relatively concentrated manner.
2019-03-13
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Classification and Selection of Electroplating
Ordinary electroplating primarily refers to conventional single-metal plating processes, such as plating with Cu, Ni, Cr, Sn, Zn, and Cd. It serves as the foundation for various specialized electroplating techniques, including composite plating, nonmetallic plating, alloy plating, brush plating, and precious and rare-metal plating. Different single-metal plating coatings have distinct properties and applications, and the processes employed also exhibit their own unique characteristics; however, their underlying theoretical principles are broadly similar. Today, let’s talk about the classification and applications of chrome plating. The properties and applications of chrome plating can be broadly categorized into two main types: protective-decorative chrome plating and wear-resistant chrome plating. The former aims to prevent the base metal from rusting and enhance the aesthetic appeal of the product, while the latter is designed to improve the durability and resistance to wear.
2019-03-16
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2019-04
What are the basic principles of electroplating?
Electroplating is an electrochemical process as well as a redox process. The basic principle of electroplating involves immersing a part into a solution containing metal salts, with the part serving as the cathode and a metal plate acting as the anode. When a direct current power source is connected, the desired plating layer is deposited onto the part. For example, during nickel plating, the cathode is the part to be plated, and the anode is a pure nickel plate. At the cathode and anode, the following reactions occur: Cathode (plated part): Ni²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Ni (main reaction); 2H⁺ + e⁻ → H₂↑ (side reaction) Anode (nickel plate): Ni – 2e⁻ → Ni²⁺ (main reaction); 4OH⁻ – 4e⁻ → 2H₂O + O₂ + 4e⁻ (side reaction) Not all metal ions...
2019-04-04
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The most important surface treatment process for electroplated automobiles.
As people’s living standards continue to improve, China’s automotive industry is experiencing a remarkably rapid development trend. The number of vehicles in circulation has been increasing year after year, and at the same time, the demands for vehicle safety performance are becoming ever higher. A car is composed of thousands—or even tens of thousands—of individual parts, which are assembled into components or subassemblies. These components and subassemblies are then interconnected to form a complete vehicle. It is not uncommon for improper assembly of parts to result in severe corrosion or damage to those parts. Therefore, automotive manufacturers have no choice but to employ electroplating technology to prevent corrosion of automotive parts. Cars also utilize electroplating for decorative and aesthetic purposes.
2019-04-11
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2019-07
The Ultimate Guide to Type-C
On November 18, 2014, Nokia released the N1 tablet. Beyond feeling nostalgic about the stark contrast between the glory days of its predecessor and the present, many people turned their attention to a new term associated with the N1—the USB Type-C connector. In the years that followed, a series of terms closely linked to Type-C—such as the USB 3.1 standard, Thunderbolt 3, external graphics cards, and DP Alt Mode—emerged one after another. Some even predicted that "201X would be the breakout year for Type-C." Yet this so-called breakout period has already lasted four years. The truth is that, as of today, we’re still far from seeing the true dawn of the Type-C era.
2019-07-22