From Rust to Radiance— In-House Electroplating

What is Electroplating?

Electroplating is a process that uses an electric current to deposit a thin layer of metal onto the surface of a material, typically to enhance its appearance, improve its durability, or provide corrosion resistance.

Pedal Plating

Brass Plating + Repair

Worn out pedals repaired and plated in brass

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Electroplating

Nickel Plating

Nickel plating of piano hardware, with additional parts added after the initial photo

Piano Refinishing

Piano Hardware

Brass Plating

Brass plating of piano hardware with a small repair of the broken lock

Piano Restoration

How It Works:

Preparation: The item to be electroplated, known as the substrate, is cleaned thoroughly to remove any dirt, grease, or oxidation.

Electrolytic Solution: The substrate is immersed in an electrolytic solution containing dissolved metal ions of the plating material (e.g., gold, silver, nickel, or brass).

Electrical Current: An electric current is applied, with the substrate serving as the cathode (negative terminal) and a metal rod of the plating material as the anode (positive terminal).

Deposition: The electrical current causes metal ions in the solution to move and adhere to the substrate's surface, creating a uniform and durable metal coating.

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