(Also known as “engineering” or “functional” chromium)

Electrodeposited hard chrome is usually applied directly to the basis metal but is sometimes applied over a layer of copper, nickel, or both. Hardness values typically range from 57 to 70 HRC (600 to 1000 HV).

• To increase wear and abrasion resistance
• To increase fretting resistance
• To reduce static and kinetic friction
• To reduce galling and seizing
• To increase corrosion resistance
• To build up undersize or worn parts

Capacities: weight – 1 ton length – 96” dia/width – 48”

Volume: one piece lots to large production runs

Chrome Thicknesses: .00005” to .030”+

• Abrasive blasting, wet & dry
• Degreasing
• Electrocleaning
• Buffing/polishing
• Stress relief
• Hydrogen embrittlement relief
• Acid Pickling
• Chemical Stripping
• Tooling Fabrication

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