Posted by Chad on July 11, 2000 at 21:21:54:
In Reply to: Re: Chrome work is a breeze, posted by Ed Childers on July 11, 2000 at 15:35:33:
Ed,
I doubt you'll find anyone local with this process. My facility here is the only one in Tennessee with the process (or at least when we started we were). More than likely you'll have to send it off, I would recommend you get it plated first, and then treat it like fine china before sending it off. Remember the process won't fill in scratches and pits like chrome plate will; so any blemishes you put on it will be there when you get it. But after it's done you'll never have to do anything to it again, just wipe it off. It won't corrode, scratch, peel, or tarnish. We bake our test parts at 600 degrees F to test the quality and they look as good coming out of the oven as they did going in.
Sorry if I got your hopes up, I didn't mean to mislead anyone. Just letting you guys know about this new process. This process will eventually replace Nickel/Chrome plating due to enviromental and cost efficiencies. Look around on the internet or visit www.svc.org. This is the website for the Society of Vacuum coaters, they may be able to help you find a coater. I am a member but we don't do individual work (except for a few companions, and myself). Good luck.
Chad