Nickel plating | Surface Finishes for Metal and Plastic Parts

Nickel plating

Description

Nickel plating is a technique of electroplating a thin layer of nickel onto a metal object. The nickel layer can be decorative, provide corrosion resistance, wear resistance, or used to build up worn or undersized parts for salvage purposes.

Technical properties


Sharp edges and burrs	Removed
Premium appearance availability	Yes
Tolerances	Met after surface finish

Colors

Applicable to all pantone colors

Applicable Materials

Alloy steel

Aluminum

Brass

Copper

Mild steel

Spring steel

Stainless steel

Titanium

Tool steel

Example of an Nickel plating part

Design considerations for Nickel plating

Nickel plating typically results in a silver or metallic finish, which may not be suitable for all applications or design preferences.
Nickel plating can only be applied in relatively thin layers, which can limit its usefulness in certain applications.
Nickel plating can be a relatively expensive process, particularly when compared to other surface finishing techniques.

The Justway Nickel plating process

Nickel plating is a reliable and effective surface finishing process that provides numerous benefits for a variety of applications. Let’s break down the basic steps for Nickel plating a part:

Clean and prepare material for nickel plating
The material is then treated with an acid or alkaline solution to activate the surface
The material is then immersed in a bath of nickel plating solution and connected to a power source
Control of process parameters
Rinsing and drying
Check the material for any defects or flaws