Choosing electro vs. mechanically deposited cadmium

If hydrogen embrittlement is removed as a concern, what are the reasons to choose one method over the other; ie, cost, delivery, availability, cleaning?

Andy Smith
Engineer - South Windsor, Connecticut, USA
2003

Mechanically deposited coatings will in general be thicker and therefore more corrosion resistant, but consequently more expensive. Mechanical coatings lack the bright consistent look of electroplating. I don't think there is a reason why the cleaning processes would have to be different. There are more electroplating shops than mechanical coating shops, so that might be an advantage.

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
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2003

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