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Selective Plating: A Simple Way to Repair Cavity Damage
As mentioned in the previous blog we know conventional machine shop practices used to repair plastics molds or metal forms require you to disassemble the machine and ship the components to your local finisher. But with selective plating, repairs can be made in place, with minimal disassembly or masking. Today we are discussing how it’s […]
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Selective Plating: A Simple Way to Provide Corrosion Protection
Worn and corroded molds frequently cause downtime for both captive and job shop plastics molders and metal formers. In PVC molding, corrosion is commonly caused by hydrocholric acid. Hydrochloric acid is a byproduct generated by incipient decomposition during the molding of polyvinyl chloride, as well as of other polymers. The liberated acid etches or pits […]
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Selective Plating: A Simple Way to Resize Core Pins and Bushings
As with many components in the Mold and Die industry, when wear occurs and pin and bushing dimensions deviate from needed tolerances, you may feel it is necessary to discard and replace core pins and core bushings. But not with selective plating. Reduce scrap and maintenance costs by resizing the core pins and bushing using […]
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Selective Plating: A Simple Way to Maintain Mold & Die Machines
Many plastics molders who utilize the selective plating process for mold repair have found the process equally useful in press and machine maintenance. Scores or scratches in chromed hydraulic actuating cylinders are filled with copper and then capped with nickel or cobalt. This type of repair can be performed without disassembling the cylinder from the […]
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Copper Plating FAQs
Copper is a red-orange, soft and ductile metal that is renowned for its corrosion resistance and malleability. Used as part of The SIFCO Process® , copper plating helps reduce lead times and produces high-quality components to exacting specifications. We’ve answered the most frequently answered questions about copper electroplating in this blog. What is selective […]
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Carrying out cost effective repairs in the petrochemical industry
Owing to the petrochemical industry’s cyclical nature, it is entering one of the most volatile eras in its history. As a result, organizations will have to work harder on ensuring their core capabilities and business strategy is robust. According to a report by McKinsey in the last 15 years, the global petrochemical sector has experienced […]
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Repairing Hydraulic Rods and Rams
Damage to hydraulic rods and rams ranging from light scratches to deep impacts and corrosion damage can be permanently repaired by selectively plating using the SIFCO Process®. Defects are typically repaired with one or more layers of copper, then covered with a wear resistant deposit with good release or wetting characteristics. The SIFCO Process® is […]
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3 Ways Automation Transforms Selective Plating
Derek Kilgore, Mechanical Design and Project Engineer, explores the top three ways businesses can feel the benefits of automated selective plating. Modern industry is more competitive than ever before. From aerospace and oil and gas through to power generation and general industry, efficiency, quality, safety and sustainability are all key factors in driving greater competitiveness. […]
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This week in history – America’s First Practical Helicopter
The Vought-Sikorsky VS-300, invented by Igor Sikorsky, was the first single-engine helicopter to power both the main and the tail rotor systems. In the VS-300, the engine transmitted power to the main lifting rotor and the two auxiliary rotors using Vee-belts. The belts were either attached to the main shaft or coupled to the main […]
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Choosing the Right Nickel for Your Brush Plating Application
Today’s demanding industrial applications require well-engineered and proven deposits that pose as little risk as possible to both the operator and the environment. Brush plating can be used to apply a variety of nickel deposits including nickel acid, nickel high-speed and sulfamate nickel as well as a multitude of other metals and alloys. And the […]
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