Vibratory Plating
About Vibratory Plating
Vibratory Plating Services
Vibratory plating is a gentle electroplating method for delicate or engineering-grade components, offering a safer alternative to barrel plating. Titan Plating provides specialised vibratory plating services, delivering high-quality coatings with a focus on fast turnaround to meet your project deadlines. Our processes ensure uniform finishes while protecting sensitive parts.
Vibratory Plating in Electroplating
Vibratory plating uses vibration to coat delicate parts with metals like gold, silver, palladium, or nickel, minimising damage from part-on-part contact. It is ideal for high-volume applications requiring uniform coatings on small, sensitive components, offering a balance of efficiency and precision.
Benefits of Vibratory Plating
Vibratory plating offers several advantages:
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Lower Damage Risk: Gentle vibration protects delicate parts compared to barrel tumbling.
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High Production Capacity: Handles high volumes without sacrificing quality.
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Reduced Material Use: Uniform coatings minimise precious metal consumption, lowering costs.
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Less Drag-Out: Reduces solution contamination, simplifying rinsing.
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Flexible Access: Open basket design allows easy inspection and transfer.
Applications of Vibratory Plating
Vibratory plating is used in various applications:
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Battery Contacts: Ensures conductivity and durability in small electronic components.
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Spring and Tab Contacts: Provides uniform coatings for reliable performance.
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Rotatable Contact Rings: Enhances wear resistance in delicate parts.
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Contact Pins: Improves solderability and corrosion resistance.
Industries Using Vibratory Plating
Titan Plating provides vibratory plating for diverse industries:
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Electronics: For delicate components like contacts and connectors.
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Medical: In sensitive medical devices requiring biocompatibility.
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Aerospace: For lightweight, high-precision parts.
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Military: In components needing durability and reliability.
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Telecommunications: For high-frequency circuits and connectors.
Vibratory Plating Process
Titan Plating employs precise vibratory plating methods:
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Process: Parts are loaded into a cylindrical basket connected to an oscillating unit. A liquid plating solution is added, and vibration causes parts to slide smoothly, ensuring uniform coating. Adjustable frequency and amplitude allow precise control, with cathode buttons speeding deposition.
The process starts with substrate preparation, including cleaning and polishing. The basket is immersed in a metal electrolyte, and vibration facilitates deposition. Post-plating includes rinsing and drying. Our fast turnaround ensures quality and efficiency.
Titan Plating’s Vibratory Plating Expertise
Titan Plating delivers industry-leading vibratory plating services, specialising in high-quality coatings for delicate components using metals like gold, silver, palladium, and nickel. We design custom equipment to ensure precision and cost-efficiency, supporting electronics, medical, aerospace, military, and telecommunications 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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