Metallizing applies a metallic film to the surface of work piece. Since corrosion, abrasive wear, electrical conductivity and heat checking all occur (or at least begin) nearly exclusively at the surface of a part, metallizing is well suited to improve the performance of a part with respect to these types of problems.
Typical application types include:
- Corrosion Resistance
- Electrical Conductivity & Resistivity
- Thermal Barrier Wear Resistance
- Oxidation, Heat Resistance
- Restoration (ReBuild & Reclaim of worn parts)
- Thermal Blocking/Shielding
- Friction Increasing Coatings (i.e. Non-Skid)
- Lubrication Retaining Coatings
Common Materials include:
- Carbon Steel
- Carbides
- Nickel
- Stainless Steel
- Tin
- Molybdenum
- Aluminum Zinc
- Copper
- Bronze
- Pseudo Ceramics
- Duplex Alloys
- And Many More…”