At Alternate Finishing, Inc. (AFI), we proudly serve manufacturers across the USA and Canada with industry-leading precious metal plating services. Whether you need gold plating, nickel plating, or custom metal finishing solutions, our expertise ensures mission-critical reliability for medical, military, and many other industries.
Gold Plating Services
Gold plating is one of our flagship offerings, uniquely tailored to meet the high performance demands of modern electronics. Leveraging cutting-edge techniques, we provide a range of gold finishes, including:
- Hard Gold Plating: Hard gold plating is ideal for applications requiring wear resistance such as edge connectors and sliding contacts. Hard gold plating offers superior durability and long-lasting performance in high-friction environments.
- Soft Gold Plating: Preferred for wire bonding and soldering applications due to its exceptional malleability and conductivity. Soft gold plating ensures reliable connections with minimal signal interference.
- Electrolytic and Electroless Gold Plating: Our custom metal finishing processes also allow for precision coating, whether your project demands uniform thickness via electrolytic plating or consistent deposition on complex geometries through electroless methods.
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Nickel Plating Expertise
Nickel plating delivers exceptional adhesion, durability, and versatility for a wide range of electronic components. We employ advanced techniques to ensure optimal results for each application, including:
- Nickel Plating: This method of precious metal plating provides a low-stress semi bright finish. Nickel plating is ideal for applications requiring high ductility and minimal internal stress.
- Electroless Nickel Plating: A chemical deposition process that provides uniform coating across complex geometries. It is ideal for components requiring precise thickness control and superior wear resistance.
Custom Metal Finishing Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
At AFI, we recognize that every project presents unique challenges and demands precision engineering. Thatโs why we specialize in crafting plating solutions that align with your specific requirements to ensure reliable functionality at every stage. Here is how we excel.
Design Optimization
Our engineers collaborate with your team to analyze existing designs and recommend improvements .By integrating advanced plating techniques, we help enhance the electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance of your components, adapting to evolving product specifications and industry advancements.
Defect Troubleshooting
Using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools in our custom metal finishing work, we identify root causes of plating defects such as uneven coating, adhesion issues, or porosity. Our expertise enables us to implement targeted solutions that ensure consistent quality and minimize downtime in your production process.
Failure Investigation
When components fail in high-stakes applications, AFI steps in with rigorous analysis. From microstructural evaluations to environmental testing, we pinpoint the exact failure mechanisms. Our team then provides actionable recommendations to refine your process and prevent recurrence.
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At Alternate Finishing, Inc. our precious metal plating services extend beyond applications to include thorough quality checks and compliance with stringent standards such as AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR registration.
By partnering with us therefore, youโll get custom metal finishing solutions that elevate your products to the next level. Let AFI provide the reliability and excellence your projects need. Request a free quote.