Short answer: Chrome plating electro-deposits a layer of chromium from a chromic-acid bath: thin decorative chrome over nickel for brightness and light corrosion resistance, and thick hard chrome (10–250 µm) for extreme wear, low friction and the rebuild of worn or undersized shafts, moulds and hydraulics. Hard chrome is one of the hardest engineering coatings (800–1000 HV) and can be ground and honed back to size, but it needs a sound substrate and careful pre-treatment because the bath is aggressive and the deposit is stressed.
At a Glance
Chrome vs Other Coatings
Chrome compares with Metal Electroplating Guide et Nickel Plating Vs Chrome Plating; relate to Metal Corrosion Inhibitor Guide et Metal Surface Treatment Guide.
Qualité
Thickness and adhesion checked per Metal Coating Thickness Guide, certified by Mill Test Certificate Guide. Inspect by Metal Ndt Guide.
Supply & QA
Protect base via How To Prevent Metal Rust; HXSCO supplies chrome-ready shafts and components.
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Questions fréquemment posées
Electro-deposited chromium for shine or hard wear.
Decorative is thin over nickel; hard is thick wear layer.
About 800-1000 HV — among the hardest coatings.
Shafts, moulds, hydraulics, tools, trim.
HXSCO supplies steel and copper alloy ready for chrome.
Source Chrome-Ready Metal from HXSCO
HXSCO supplies steel and copper alloy shafts and components ready for decorative or hard chrome plating. Send your grade and coating spec for a quote.