Due to the versatile properties of Chrome Plating it is widely used throughout different industries for decorative, as well as technical purposes.
We have worked with companies from a wide range of sectors and have obtained many company approvals and accreditations.
The extreme hardness of Hard Chrome Plating (over 1000 HV) is produced by the structure of the deposit. Furthermore the deposit has a very low coefficient of friction. These two properties together with the ability to apply very high thicknesses make Chrome Plating the perfect coating for wear resistance.
(A general thickness of 0.13mm (0.005”) is ample for most plating applications, but higher thicknesses of over 1mm is also possible)
It can be applied to stainless steels, cast irons, copper alloys, bronzes and nickel alloys. An excellent adhesion can be achieved on a variety of surfaces whether ground, finely turned or high polished.
Hard Chrome Plating is widely used in the aerospace industry as well as hydraulic industry, machine construction.
Chrome plating applied for a technical purpose with a very low thickness is called FLASH CHROME PLATING
Decorative Chrome plating has, due to its very high reflectivity, a non-replaceable noble appearance with a mirror-like slightly blue gloss. The finish also known as Bright Chrome plating is produced by electroplating pre polished substrates firstly with copper and Nickel followed by a thin layer of Chrome. Besides the aesthetic bright finish, a Nickel –Chrome finish can achieve a good corrosion resistance and good tolerance to temperature variations.
It is widely used for components such as metal furniture, sanitary equipment, household items and car bright work
Due to the latest changes and developments of the EU legislation, SWMF uses an environmental friendly Trivalent Chrome solution.
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Surface treatment services to the aerospace and other high technology sectors.
We offer an extensive range of coating services including Electroplating, Electroless Plating, Anodising, Conversion Coatings, Paint and Non Destructive Testing.
As a business, South West Metal Finishing recognises its Duty of Care with respect to the environment.
Are you unsure which surface treatment you need, or do you require some advice? Get in touch today and a member of our expert team will be happy to help.