The Benefits of Copper for Plating PEEK and Ultem
When plating engineered polymers and resins like PEEK and Ultem, the benefits of copper include excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. What are the pros and cons of copper plating [...]
The Future of Nickel Plating
Nickel plating is one of the most versatile plating options available and its popularity is likely to continue to grow in the aerospace and defense industries. The evolving needs of engineering [...]
An Introduction to Electroplating in Engineering and Manufacturing
What Is Electroplating? A popular metal finishing process, electroplating is used in a variety of industries for a wide range of applications. The electroplating process uses an electric current [...]
The Ultimate Multi-functionality Enabler – Surface Activated® Polymers
Satellite Aerospace and Defense Industries The competitive nature of technology companies – in particular, Satellite, Aerospace and Defense Industries – demand components be smaller, smarter, [...]
Expand Your Development Team Series, Part 2 – Consider How We Can Help With Your Product Design
In Part One, we discussed product development considerations with polymer selection, part geometry, and molding conditions. In today’s article our focus is on adding functionality to your [...]
Expand Your Development Team Series, Part 1 – Consider How We Can Help With Your Product Design
In today’s economy, excellence is the price of entry and cost containment is sometimes the difference between product success or failure. All too often, it’s common for a plastic part to be fully [...]
Old Dog – New Tricks: PVC & CPVC Can Now Be Electroplated
High adhesion + superior finish on PVC/CPVC SAT Plating is pleased to announce that it can now electroplate parts and products made with PVC and CPVC resins, including films | fibers | [...]
The Value of R&D Plating – Validate Your Product Concept
Improve designs, reduce costs, & know before you go One of the most valuable services we offer to customers is the metal plating of prototype, R&D, and pre-production polymer samples. [...]
Plating 3D Printed Parts – Challenges & Considerations
Whether called 3D printing, rapid manufacturing, or additive manufacturing, this industry is experiencing explosive technical growth. With each passing year customers have an ever-increasing [...]
