Etching

The goal is to create a rough surface to allow the subsequent deposit of metal.

Neutralisation

The goal is to perfectly clean the parts.

Catalyse

Deposit of a stable colloïdal palladium, which after activation will catalyse the reduction of electroless nickel.

Electroless Nickel

The parts are now conductive for the electrolytical process.

Pre-copper

This coat is to strengthen the conductivity.

Acid-copper

First electrolytical step, high gloss coat, basis of the plating.

Nickel

Protect the copper layer; this layer can be brilliant or velvet.

Finish

It is the final coat to protect the nickel and obtain the final finish of the part: chrome, white bronze, gold, gun metal.

Cleaning

The goal is to clean the part.

Alcalin-copper

Very important layer for the Zinc-Alloy parts, to protect them.

The following steps are the same as the P.O.P process.

After plating, all the products are 100% inspected according to the quality limits established by the customer.