Copy Cad problems - Plating Powder Coating Buffing Anodizing

only658 · #1 (**permalink**) 02-14-2006, 12:16 PM

I am getting gray results, even using brightener. I have varied current from 25-100 ma, temp from 80-125 f, but get uneven results at best. I am not trying to make the parts look like chrome, just an even appearance.
Any ideas??
Thanks,
Jeff

kingkat · #2 (**permalink**) 02-18-2006, 10:32 AM

have had my system for a few weeks and have plated a lot of parts anyway I have found to obtain the finish you are looking for it sounds like you need to increase the power for fasteners such as 3/8 I first run them through the tumbler then I plate at .50 to .65 amps and will get a part that looks like chrome. just try a higher amps there should be just a small amount of bubbles frrom the part.

seanc · #3 (**permalink**) 02-18-2006, 11:29 AM

Jeff:

Unbrightened zinc will always be dull gray. Brightened zinc sould look silver. If you have any photos, post them.

I agree with kingkat, you're not using enough amperage. But it could be due to other causes as well. I just replied to another thread with similar issues. See:

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