Overview
Brass, which is an alloy made of copper and zinc, can be varied to create a wide range of brasses with varying properties, is widely used for decorative applications in antiques and ox finishes. Brass plating is also a great alternation for sealing zinc die-castings for post molding operations.
Brass plating provides an excellent diffusion barrier preventing components of the base material from migrating into the subsequent plating layers.
We run small to high volume production runs and can plate brass on a variety of substances including nickel, steel, bronze, stainless steel, and zinc die casting. We offer the highest quality brass plating services at the best price.
Key Performance Properties of Brass Plating:
Specification:
| Brass Electroplating Capabilities | ||
| Electroplating Material | Brass | |
| Copper Alloy (Non Ferrous) Substrates | Beryllium Copper (BeCu) | Copper |
| Tellurium Copper (TeCu) | Brass | |
| Leaded Brass | ||
| Nickel Alloy (Ferrous) Substrates | Carbon Steel | Nickel |
| Leaded Steel | Spring Steel | |
| Stainless Steel | Molybdenum | |
| Kovar | Elkonite | |
| Invar | Alloy 42 | |
| Specifications | ASTM B687-99 | |
| Plating Characteristics | Gold Like Appearance for Decorative Properties | Higher Malleability than Bronze or Zinc |
| Use for Applications that Require Low Friction | Low Melting Point (900°C to 940°C) | |
| Preventative of Sparks (In High Explosive Areas) | ||
| Process | Electroplating | Deburring |
| Electroless | Vibratory Finishing | |
| Cleaning | Tumbling | |
| Application | Rack | Vibratory |
| Barrel | Selective | |
| Automation Capabilities | PLC Controlled Process | |
| Pre-Plate Operations | Etching | Masking |
| Bright dip | Tumbling | |
| Post Plate | Ox | Dip Spin Lacquer |
| Antiquing | Clear Chromate | |
| Electroplating Thickness | 5 to 500 µin | |
| Part Width | Up to 12 in | |
| Inspection | Microscope (Visual up to 500x) | |
| Testing Ability | X-Ray Fluorescence | Steam Age/ Salt Spray |
| (Thickness / Composition) | Ammonium Sulfide | |
| Cross Section | Copper Sulfate | |
| Hardness | Potassium Hydroxide | |
| Solderability | Eddy Current | |
| Bake | AA (Atomic Absorption | |
| Adhesion | Spectroscopy) | |
| Purity | ||
| Product Volume | 1 to 1,000,000 pieces | Prototype to Large Volume Production |
| Typical Lead Times Available | 3 to 5 days | |
| KANBAN / Inventory Management System | ||
| Quality | Statistical Process Control | Control Plans |
| Traceability | Process Validation Protocol | |
| Web Based Tracking | Equipment Validation Protocol | |
| PPAP | Lean Six Sigma | |
| PFMEA | ISO9001:2008 Certified | |
| Documentation | Certificate of Conformance | |
| Packing List | ||
| Additional Information | ||
| Industry Focus | Medical | Military |
| Automotive | RF Microwave | |
| Fastener | Battery/ Hardware | |
| Intended Applications | Safety Critical Parts | |
| High Reliability Parts | ||
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2008 | |
| Industry Standards | ASTM | RoHS |
| Mil-Spec | EEIC | |
| File Formats | ||
| TIFF | ||
| RTF | ||