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Plating recommendation for non magnetic, corrosion resistant, scratch resistant finish
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Plating recommendation.
I am looking for a recommendation on what type of plating would meet the enclosed "wish list" Application is a small stamping (40,000 per month) made from low carbon steel.
"Wish List"
- Adheres very well to low carbon steels (1008, 1010, 1018) and different grades of magnetic temperature compensation material
(TC30, TC32 etc)
- Oxidation protection even in harsh environments
- Non magnetic (definitely not Nickel !)
- Very good thermal conductivity
- High resistance to cracking or flaking even if the steel that it is adhered to is being bent or otherwise worked
- Scratch resistant
- Tolerates heat up to 250+ Deg C
- Plating/Surface treatment process does not change magnetic performance of carrier
- Thin, preferably (a lot) less than 0.5 mil thick
- Non-toxic (final product)
- Cheap
- Oxidation protection even in harsh environments
Specific to APPI Std. Parts
- Very good electric conductivity
- Low surface roughness
- Ability to be soldered to with most regular solder types
- Low surface roughness
industrial components - Rochester, New York
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The answer you are looking for could be a nickel alloy. High Phosphorous electroless nickel meets most of your wish list, non-magnetic, withstand heat etc.
George Shahin
- Rock Hill, South Carolina
May 18, 2010
Hi, Jon. I don't think anyone is going to improve on George's suggestion :-)
High phosphorous electroless nickelereally sounds like the way to go.
Regards,
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