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Zinc Alloy differences and plating


February 21, 2011

I'm producing a lighter and I need it to have an excellent plating that looks good and is resistant to scratches (from keys, coins, etc)

Currently we are using this zinc alloy to cast our parts:
Zinc 97-98%
Aluminum 2-3%
Magnesium 0.01%
Lead 0.005%
Potassium 0.003%
Copper 0.001%

My manufacturer is proposing to use:
Zinc 90-94%
Aluminum 3.5-4.5%
Copper 0.75-1.25%
Lead 0.005%
Potassium 0.003%
Magnesium 0.03-0.08%

Will this second alloy allow for a better plating?

What would be the plating type that will yield a better finish on this alloy ?

Luis Tarrida
product designer - Hong Kong



The increased copper will be detrimental to the plate-ability and corrosion resistance of the subsequent plating.

Khozem Vahaanwala
Khozem Vahaanwala
Saify Ind
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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March 19, 2011




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