Copper Plating

Is used as a base plating for improved adhesion, activation of passive substrates or as an insurance step in the cleaning cycle. Copper is also used for decorative purposes because of its aesthetically pleasing warm color.

A very important engineering value of copper is its ability to prevent hardening of the base material it is applied to, when used as a mask or stop off in thickness exceeding .0005 of an inch. When areas of a part require protection from hardening during the heat treating process, copper is an excellent choice.