Electroplating

Electroplating is used to produce thick technical and thin decorative layers of metal. The functions of electroplating are determined not by the layer that is applied to the surface, but by its characteristics: thickness, sublayer, preparation (etching, polishing).

The electroplating method is quite simple:

The workpiece is carefully inspected for existing coatings and surface condition.
Procedures for degreasing, etching and activating the surface of the part are carried out.
The composition of the liquid electrolyte in which the product will be immersed is selected.
The electrolyte is poured into a special bath to which one or two anodes are connected.
A part connected to the cathode is lowered into it.
An electric current is started.
Under its influence, particles of metal salts are directed towards a negatively charged product.
Metal is deposited on the entire surface of the product in a thin, uniform layer.
After completion of the galvanic process, the supply of electric current is stopped, the product is removed, thoroughly washed and dried, and, if necessary, further processed.