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Tin plating
Tin plating
Applicable to Metals,Plastics
Description

Tin plating is the process of thinly coating sheets of wrought iron or steel with tin, and the resulting product is known as tinplate. The term is also widely used for the different process of coating a metal with solder before soldering.

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
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Example of an Tin plating part
Design considerations for Tin plating
The Justway Tin plating process

Tin 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 Tin plating a part:

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