These different plating processes are typically distinguished based on the metal being deposited. For example, nickel plating is the process of depositing nickel alloys. In addition to nickel plating, there is also gold, silver, zinc, tin, chrome, and many other plating processes. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Artcraft Plating & Finishing Co., Inc.
Burbank, CA | 818-845-9292At Artcraft Plating & Finishing Co., Inc., we specialize in providing high-quality electroless nickel plating services to a wide range of industries. As a team, we take great pride in our ability to provide our clients with customized plating solutions that meet their unique needs and specifications. We take pride in our work and strive to exceed our clients' expectations every time. Contact us...

Tompkins Metal Finishing, Inc.
Batavia, NY | 800-234-2116We specialize in providing high-quality electroless nickel plating services to a wide range of industries. Our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to delivering exceptional results and meeting the unique needs of each of our clients. If you are looking for a reliable and experienced electroless nickel plating company, look no further than Tompkins Metal Finishing.

Imagineering Finishing Technologies
South Bend, IN | 574-287-0642Imagineering’s primary mission is to provide customers a competitive advantage and be recognized as the finishing expert of choice. We have electroless nickel plating, phosphates, chromate conversion, dry-film lubricants and specialty paints. We develop a synergistic and symbiotic relationship with every customer and employee. We are QS-9000, ISO 9002 and AS 9000 certified.

Bales Metal Surface Solutions
Downers Grove, IL | 800-215-6653Bales offers electroless nickel plating and electroless nickel flash, which gives a thin coating with corrosion-free protection. These platings can be used on parts, to correct out of tolerance specs, or for making a surface that has no need of spray wax protection.

Pioneer Metal Finishing Corporation
Green Bay, WI | 877-721-1100Pioneer offers many custom finishing solutions to make your products perform at the highest levels. We are experts in providing specialized finishes to improve the performance for your specific component parts. Whether your product design requirements include finishes to make your product resist corrosion, last longer, look better, slide more freely, bond securely to another material, or many...

North American EN
Elk Grove Village, IL | 847-952-3680North American EN is a precision plating shop dedicated to the electroless nickel process. We are large enough to handle special sizes and repetitive volume, yet small enough to give all orders hands-on customer service.

Metal Plating List
Two common categories of plating are electroplating and electroless plating. Electroplating creates a non-ionic metal coating on a substrate surface by supplying an ionic metal with electrons. This is typically achieved using a solution of the ionic metal, a positively charged anode and a negatively charged cathode which supplies the electrons to produce a non-ionic metal film.
Unlike electroplating, electroless plating does not require the external electrical components. Instead, a metal coating is created using a series of chemical reactions. This method of plating is most commonly used with nickel as the plating material but can also use silver, gold, or copper.
Plating is used for many different purposes and applications. It can be used to help prevent corrosion, to improve wear resistance, enhance solderability, alter conductivity, and improve or change other material properties. Specific properties can be achieved by choosing particular plating alloys.
For example, tin is a common plating material for the food processing industry because it is a non-toxic metal and is resistant to corrosion. In the electronics industry, gold is a valuable plating material due to its corrosion resistance and conductivity.