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Is it possible to directly nickel plate zinc die castings at Silvec?
Q: Is it possible to directly nickel plate zinc die castings? A: No, it is not possible. Zinc die castings require copper plating as a base layer. Once copper plating is applied, various types of plating can be selected.
Please tell me about a plating that does not cause whiskers and has good solderability.
Q: Please tell me about a plating that has good solderability and does not produce whiskers. A: Silvaco's "Solderable Nickel Plating" has solder wetting properties equivalent to tin plating, does not produce whiskers, and is a cost-effective plating option. Precious metal platings (such as gold, silver, and platinum) also have good solderability and do not produce whiskers, but they are expensive.
What will happen if nickel plating is not applied to the substrate? 【Chrome plating】
Q: What happens if nickel is not applied as a base layer? 【 Chrome plating 】 A: I will answer in the context of decorative plating. It is possible to perform chrome plating without a base nickel layer, but there are many disadvantages such as not achieving gloss, and inferior corrosion and wear resistance. Therefore, a base nickel plating is necessary for decorative chrome plating.
I would like to have a mirror finish with chrome plating at Silvec. Is that possible? 【Chrome plating】
Q: I would like to have a mirror finish with chrome plating; is that possible? A: Yes, it is possible. By polishing the material to a mirror finish and applying a glossy nickel plating as a base before the chrome plating, a mirror chrome finish can be achieved. In the case of hard chrome (industrial chrome) plating, a mirror finish polishing is performed after plating. Our company mainly specializes in decorative chrome plating.
Is it compliant with WEEE and RoHS regulations? 【 Chrome plating 】
Q: Does it comply with WEEE and RoHS regulations? [Chrome plating] A: Chrome plating is a coating of metallic chromium. The substances regulated by the WEEE and RoHS directives are hexavalent chromium compounds, and zero-valent metallic chromium is not included. The metallic chromium coating does not contain hexavalent chromium. Additionally, trivalent chromium plating is an environmentally friendly plating that does not use hexavalent chromium in the plating solution itself.
What are the performance differences between hexavalent chromium and trivalent chromium? Is there a comparison table for coating performance? [Trivalent chromium, hexavalent chromium]
Q: What are the performance differences between hexavalent chromium and trivalent chromium? Is there a comparison table for coating performance? [Trivalent Chromium, Hexavalent Chromium] A: The comparison table for the coating performance of hexavalent chromium and trivalent chromium is included in our document "Hexavalent Chromium and Trivalent Chromium (What is the difference between chrome plating and chromate?)". Please check it.
Please tell me the difference between nickel plating and undercoating nickel plating!
Q: What is the difference from nickel plating? A: Here, I will explain the difference between nickel plating and chrome plating with a nickel base (nickel-based chrome plating). Nickel-based chrome plating has superior corrosion resistance and wear resistance compared to nickel plating, and it provides a unique bluish-silver appearance that nickel does not have. On the other hand, due to the increased processes leading to higher costs, and the fact that chrome plating has poorer adhesion compared to nickel plating, there may be areas without chrome plating depending on the product shape.
I would like to have a mirror finish with chrome plating; is that possible? 【Chrome plating】
Q: I would like to have a chrome plating finish that resembles a mirror. Is that possible? [Chrome Plating] A: Yes, it is possible. By polishing the material to a mirror finish and applying a glossy nickel plating as a base, chrome plating with a mirror finish can be achieved. In the case of hard chrome (industrial chrome) plating, a mirror finish polishing is performed after plating.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of Silvec's electroplating process that does not use electricity?
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of electroless plating that does not use electricity? [Electroless Nickel Plating] A: The advantages include relatively uniform plating on both convex and concave parts of the product, and superior corrosion resistance compared to glossy nickel plating. The disadvantages include the accumulation of reducing agents as impurities after they have acted, necessitating the renewal of the plating solution, the plating film not being pure nickel metal, slower plating speed compared to electroplating, and higher costs.
Electroplating that achieves a uniform coating thickness regardless of the shape of the Silvec product! 【Electroless Nickel Plating】
Q: Plating that achieves a uniform thickness regardless of product shape! 【Elp-Nickel】 A: Unlike electroplating, there is no variation in plating thickness due to current distribution, allowing for relatively uniform plating regardless of product shape. However, pointed areas and parts where the flow of plating solution is poor tend to have thinner plating thickness.
What is the maximum effective dimension that can be processed with Silvec's electroless nickel plating? 【 Nickel plating without electricity 】
Q: What is the maximum effective dimension for processing electroless nickel plating? A: Our company can accommodate sizes up to 200×300×300mm. Additionally, through our partner manufacturers, we can handle lengths up to 4 meters (subject to limitations based on the type of plating).
Is there no problem with Silvec's electroless nickel plating at a thickness of 200 to 300 μm?
Q: Is it okay to have a film thickness of 200-300 μm with electroless nickel plating? A: It requires expertise to achieve a film thickness of over 100 μm with electroless nickel plating. Please consult us.
Is it true that with electroplated nickel, the inner diameter of tubular products has poor coverage, but switching to electroless nickel plating solves this issue?
Q: With electric nickel, the inner diameter coverage is poor, but is it true that switching to electroless nickel solves this issue? A: There is a high possibility of it being resolved. In electroless nickel plating, nickel metal is deposited through a chemical reaction, allowing for relatively uniform plating even on the inside of tubular products where electricity has difficulty reaching in electric plating.
Is it true that electroless nickel-boron plating is effective as an alternative to hard chrome plating with Silvec's molds?
Q: Is it true that electroless nickel-boron (Elp-Ni-B) plating is effective as an alternative to hard chrome plating for molds? A: Electroless nickel-boron plating can achieve a hardness of 600-700 HV without heat treatment, which makes it a potential alternative to hard chrome plating for molds. However, the coating is closer to pure nickel and does not possess the same characteristics as hard chrome plating, so it goes without saying that thorough consideration is necessary beforehand.
Q: What materials can electroless nickel plating be applied to?
Q: What materials can electroless nickel plating be applied to? A: Electroless nickel plating can be applied to solid materials. However, it is generally applicable to steel, copper alloys, aluminum alloys, zinc alloys, and plating-grade plastics.
