The Purpose And Function Of Caster Electroplating

The purpose of caster plating:

The purpose of caster electroplating is to coat the metal coating on the base material to change the surface properties or dimensions of the base material. The universal wheel electroplating can enhance the corrosion resistance of the metal (the coating metal is mostly made of corrosion-resistant metal), increase the hardness, prevent abrasion, Improve conductivity, lubricity, heat resistance and surface aesthetics.

The role of caster plating:

Electroplating is a technology that uses electrolysis to deposit metal coatings with good adhesion but different properties and substrate materials on mechanical products. The caster electroplating layer is more uniform than the hot dip layer, and is generally thinner, ranging from several microns to tens of microns. Through the electroplating of casters, decorative protective and various functional surface layers can be obtained on mechanical products, and workpieces that are worn and machined incorrectly can also be repaired.

Most of the coatings are single metal or alloy, such as titanium target, zinc, cadmium, gold or brass, bronze, etc.; there are also dispersed layers, such as nickel-silicon carbide, nickel-fluorinated graphite, etc.; and cladding layers, such as steel copper-nickel-chromium layer on steel, silver-indium layer on steel, etc. In addition to iron-based cast iron, steel and stainless steel, the base material of caster electroplating also includes non-ferrous metals, such as ABS plastic, polypropylene, polysulfone and phenolic plastic, but plastic casters must undergo special activation and sensitization treatment before electroplating. .