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Metallic defects on chrome plating thermoplastic part

February 20, 2009

hi,

I am working on defects that we can meet on the chrome plating thermoplastic part.
I meet little metallic spots on the parts we receive from our supplier. Can somebody explain me the root causes of this defects?

Thanks

Franck FAULIN
Plating shop employee - France

February 23, 2009

Hi, Franck. Please send some pictures to mooney@finishing.com for posting. what does the plating shop claim that the spots are?

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.

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