Plating on plastic material
Plating on plastic material
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I'm working on the design of a nylon part that would need to have a "chrome plating" look. I've already tried vacuum plating and it gives a nice finish. However, I realize that it is very brittle (quite easy to remove). So I would like to know :
a) Is there other process used to make chrome plating finish on plastic part?
b) Is there a way to improve the toughness of this plating?
c) ...
Any information would be very helpful.
Thanks!
a) Is there other process used to make chrome plating finish on plastic part?
b) Is there a way to improve the toughness of this plating?
c) ...
Any information would be very helpful.
Thanks!





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The limitations of hot stamping include the surface area you are covering and long range durability goals. let me know and I can give you more information.
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(I don't recall the name).
Vacuum deposited metals can be improved in their integrity a great deal through an audit of the process. The deposition should have:
-Optimum activation of the plastic, and
-Optimum deposition parameters.
I have seen many processes where the deposition is adequate but far from optimum.
Can you use an alternative to chrome (e. g., nickel)?
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I am not him by the way, but I have worked this company, and am simply recommending them, not plugging my own company.
I believe arc evaporated materials can be deposited on top of nickel also, so maybe that can make things easier for you too.