Rack Plating
About Rack Plating
Rack Plating Services
Rack plating is a precise electroplating method designed for large, complex, or delicate parts requiring exact coating specifications. Titan Plating offers specialised rack plating services, delivering high-quality coatings with a focus on fast turnaround to meet your project deadlines. Our processes ensure reliable performance for components needing corrosion resistance, conductivity, or solderability.
Rack Plating in Electroplating
Rack plating uses custom-built racks to secure parts during electroplating, ensuring precise deposition of metals like copper, nickel, palladium, silver, tin, zinc, rhodium, or gold. It is ideal for components that are too large or delicate for barrel plating, preventing damage from tumbling and ensuring uniform coatings for complex geometries.
Benefits of Rack Plating
Rack plating offers several advantages:
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Precision: Improved deposit distribution for threads and intricate designs.
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No Damage: Stationary positioning protects delicate components from contact.
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Customisable: Tailored racks ensure consistent results for prototypes or mass production.
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Wide Metal Range: Supports a variety of metals for diverse applications.
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High-Quality Finish: Ideal for engineering-grade and ornamental coatings.
Applications of Rack Plating
Rack plating is used in various applications:
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Circuit Boards: Coats large electronic components for conductivity.
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Medical Devices: Enhances biocompatibility and durability in implants and tools.
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Aerospace Parts: Provides heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant coatings for engine components.
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Jewellery: Applies rhodium for reflective, tarnish-resistant finishes.
Industries Using Rack Plating
Titan Plating provides rack plating for diverse industries:
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Electronics: For circuit boards and semiconductors requiring precision.
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Automotive: In electrical and corrosion-resistant components.
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Aerospace: For high-performance engine and structural parts.
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Medical: In surgical tools and implants.
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Telecommunications: For optic fibres and high-frequency circuits.
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Jewelry: For durable, aesthetic coatings.
Rack Plating Process
Titan Plating employs precise rack plating methods:
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Process: Parts are secured on custom racks using hooks, bands, or screws, then immersed in an electrolyte solution. The racks conduct electrical current for controlled metal deposition.
The process starts with thorough substrate preparation, including cleaning and polishing to ensure adhesion. An underplate like nickel may be applied for better bonding. The part is immersed in a metal electrolyte, and current deposits the coating. Post-plating includes rinsing and drying. Rhodium plating, used for jewelry and optics, requires defect-free surfaces to avoid highlighting imperfections. Our fast-turnaround ensures quality.
Titan Plating’s Rack Plating Expertise
Titan Plating delivers industry-leading rack plating services, specialising in high-quality coatings with metals like copper, nickel, palladium, silver, tin, zinc, rhodium, and gold. We design and build custom racks to ensure precision and cost-efficiency, supporting electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical, telecommunications, and jewellery applications. Our rigorous processes ensure durability and fast turnaround, handling projects from prototyping to high-volume production.
Get in touch with Titan Plating
Whether you need expert advice or a custom quote, our team is here to help. Reach out today to discuss your project.
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