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Metal Finishing Services

Free Metal Finishing Guidebook

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Metal finishing is the process of changing the surface of an object, for the purpose of improving its appearance and/or durability. It is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of different categories, techniques and processes.

The Metal Finishing field can be quite overwhelming for

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FAQs about Plating Thickness

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Here are some commonly asked questions about plating thickness.

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Plating thickness is measured in Micrometres which are commonly referred to as Microns. The symbol for Microns is μm, but it is not unusual for this to be written as um. A micron is one thousandth of a millimetre or

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Which Finish? 4 Crucial Factors.

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Extending a component’s life span is crucial in any industry, but selecting a metal finishing process is often like opening a can of worms. Not only are there a wide variety of processes to choose from but many have their own sub-categories (3 types of Electroless Nickel for example) not to

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3 Types of Phosphating

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Phosphating is a conversion coating applied to Steel and Iron components. In its basic form, the process involves immersing a component in a dilute solution, which converts the surface of the metal into a layer of microscopic Phosphate Crystals. The crystalline nature of this coating

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How Metal Finishing Reduces Manufacturing Costs

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The engineering world is fast paced and competitive with every company looking at ways they can reduce costs whilst still providing high quality goods. One such option is Metal Finishing which encapsulates Plating, Coating, Painting and generally covering a component in another substance.

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Silchrome Awarded ISO 2015

 

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Silchrome Plating are proud to announce that we have been granted ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications. These certifications are a globally recognised Quality Assurance Standard and is a reflection on the processes and procedures Silchrome have in place which enable us to

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Conversion Coatings

 

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Silchrome offer a comprehensive array of finishing processes including electo-plating , paint and powder as well as conversion coatings.

What are conversion coatings?

Several different processes fall under the description of conversion coatings including Anodising, Phosphating and

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Our Target Is Number One

 

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Silchrome Plating are excited to enter the New Year with fresh dedication to being your number one source for metal finishing services. This includes electo-plating, conversion coatings and paint and powder coating.

We provide all of our services in house at our production facility

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