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What is Gold Plating?
Gold plating is the process of adding a layer of gold to a metal. This is accomplished both chemically and electrically. By applying a direct electric current to another layer of metal, and applying the Read more…
Magnesium Plating
AST offers magnesium plating services for your magnesium components. Coatings that we deposit on magnesium parts include Chromate Conversion (Alodine), Electroless Nickel, Electroless Nickel/PTFE, Electroless Nickel Boron Nitride, Gold, and Silver. All plating operations are performed to ASTM and Mil standard Specifications.
Magnesium Plating Services
Our magnesium plating services have catered to a number of industries, including electronics and automotive. In addition, our quality assurance is evident from our commitment to the continuous improvement of our operations, products, and systems.
Capabilities
| Plating Options | Electroless Nickel Plating
Gold Plating Silver Plating Tin Plating Electroless Nickel with Teflon Plating Electroless Nickel with Boron Nitride Plating Chromate Conversion Coating |
| Plating Capabilities | Rack Plating Lines |
| Substrate | Magnesium |
| Standards Met | ASTM B 733 – Electroless NickelMIL-C-26074 – Electroless NickelAMS 2404 – Electroless NickelMIL-DTL-5541 – Chromate
MIL-G-45204 – Gold ASTM B488 – Gold AMS 2422 – Gold QQ-S-365 – Silver ASTM B 700 – Silver |
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Additional Information
| Applications | Electrical Components
Structural Components Consumer Electronics Medical |
| Industries Served | Automotive Aerospace Communications Computer
Electronics Solar Household Appliances Oil & Gas Equipment Medical Equipment Recreational Equipment Tool & Die Pharmaceutical |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2000 Certified |
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| Environmental System Features | State-of-the-art, computer-controlled waste treatment system |
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