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Questions and answers
Q.
How long will it take to learn to use the system?
A. Most new operators take around two hours to become proficient.
Watch the instruction video two or three times before commencing plating
operation.
Q.
What does the system include?
A. All full systems are supplied with the Modular Control Unit, accessories,
wiring, electrodes chemicals etc.
Q
Can I plate all metals with the system?
A. Most metals can be plated, however, aluminium requires a special process
which involves certain chemicals. We supply these chemicals if you require
them.
Q.
Can I gold plate chrome plated brass taps?
A. Yes! First the chrome plating must be stripped off. The reverse polarity
feature of the system strips the chrome. Beneath the chrome is a nickel plate
surface. The gold is plated onto the surface.
Q.
Can I gold plate chrome plated plastic, such as taps and car badges?
A. Yes, the procedure is the same as plating brass taps.
Q. I
only want to plate a portion of an item, can I do this?
A. Brush plating is ideal for selective area plating. Only the surface area that
comes into contact with the electrode swab will be plated.
Q.
How long does the plating take to dry?
A. The plating is dry and hard instantly. There is no drying time.
Q.
Will the plating wear off?
A. 24-carat gold plating solution contains cobalt which provides a hard
wearing, longer lasting finish. Eventually all plating will wear, depending upon
the use of the item, e.g. car badges will last many years, car key's may have a
shorter life.
Q.
Can I silver plate items?
A. Yes. We supply silver, nickel, copper etc, in fact over 40 different plating
solutions are available.
Q.
Can I perform industrial plating with the system?
A. Yes. We have special high output equipment for industrial plating. Contact us
by email or phone to discuss your particular requirements.
Q.
Can I use the system for "immersion" plating of loose objects?
A. Yes. If you decide to expand your operation to include tank plating, the
Modular Control Unit is the way to go.
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