{"id":2233,"date":"2021-09-28T08:51:05","date_gmt":"2021-09-28T08:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sifcoasc.com\/?p=2233"},"modified":"2022-12-20T20:36:08","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T20:36:08","slug":"scientifically-proven-the-sifco-process-in-aerospace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sifcoasc.com\/enuk\/blog\/scientifically-proven-the-sifco-process-in-aerospace","title":{"rendered":"Scientifically Proven \u2013 The SIFCO Process in Aerospace"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p>Instead of thermal spray or immersing parts in a tank, selective plating is commonly applied via a hand\u2011held tool \u2013 which is why it is also referred to as \u2018brush\u2019 plating. The operator soaks the tool in the plating solution and then applies it via an absorbent cover wrapped over the anode of the plating tool. A direct current is supplied via a portable power pack, and the operator keeps the tool in motion, ensuring an even deposit.<\/p>\n<p>The SIFCO Process\u00ae can handle most metals traditionally applied by tank electroplating, along with others including copper, cobalt, nickel\u2011tungsten, cobalt chromium carbide, silver, gold and platinum. <strong>So how will the SIFCO Process\u00ae benefit you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Safety \u2013 it requires lower volume, and less toxic chemicals, than other processes<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility \u2013 it can be applied to a wide range of geometries and sizes<\/li>\n<li>Integrity \u2013 performed at room temperature, selective plating eliminates the risk of heat distortion<\/li>\n<li>Choice \u2013 the SIFCO Process\u00ae family includes selective electroplating, anodizing and electropolishing<\/li>\n<li>Excellent adhesion \u2013 comparable or superior to tank plating in most applications<\/li>\n<li>Quality \u2013 most brush plated deposits are metallurgically dense and free of defects, and meet or exceed the requirements for tank electroplates<\/li>\n<li>Low hydrogen embrittlement \u2013 without the need for a post-plate bake<\/li>\n<li>Speed \u2013 in addition to faster deposition rates (30\u201160x faster), the SIFCO Process\u00ae often requires no component disassembly, and less masking<\/li>\n<li>Hardness of finish \u2013 lies within the broad range of performance obtained with tank deposits<\/li>\n<li>Plate to size \u2013 there often no requirement for post machining<\/li>\n<li>Portability \u2013 the SIFCO Process\u00ae is a mobile technology which can be performed on site or in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To learn more about how the SIFCO Process is improving the aerospace industry, download our <a href=\"\/aerospace\/aerospace-whitepaper\/\">whitepaper<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cover-232x300-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2224\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cover-232x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Instead of thermal spray or immersing parts in a tank, selective plating is commonly applied via a hand\u2011held tool \u2013 which is why it is also referred to as \u2018brush\u2019 plating. 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