Electroplating is a finishing process which a metallic coating is deposited onto a part. The electroplating process is facilitated by applying a negative charge onto the part object and immersing it into a salt solution of the metal to be deposited. The metallic ions of the salt will develop a positive charge and are drawn to the negatively charged part. When they reach

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The following finishes and plating descriptions are typical definitions as required by vendors. Often Mil, AMS and other controlled specifications are not required..

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