AST offers magnesium plating services for your magnesium components. Coatings that we deposit on magnesium parts include Chromate Conversion (RoHS), Electroless Nickel, Electroless Nickel/PTFE, Electroless Nickel Boron Nitride, Gold, and Silver. All plating operations are performed to ASTM and Mil standard Specifications.
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.
| 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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| 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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