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Wanted 55" Circumference x 70" Face Copper and Chrome and E/N Plater
November 27, 2010Chicago Area, Custom High Volume CNC Diamond Turning Facility of Cylindrical Optical Polymer Processing Engraved Molds Expands and Seeks Additional Qualified Copper/Chrome/E-N Plating Suppliers with Large Tanks 55" Circumference x 70-80" Face x 100" OAL.

We Ship New and Rework Optical Based Cylinder Engravings Around the Globe, Plus Have International Sales Offices in Beijing China and Hong Kong.
Interested Plating Parties Are Required to Have Pre-Cleaning, and Degreasing Tanks, in Addition to Weekly Monitored and Filtered Plating Tanks for Defect Free Platings.
Prefer Suppliers Located in Chicago, Milwaukee; however, will consider Minneapolis and Cincinnati areas too.
Call or e-mail Gary A. Jacobsen, Ph.D., Chief Engineer and President
Gary A. Jacobsen
Cylinder Engraving of Optical Molds - Itasca, Illinois, USA
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