CAPABILITIES
ProPlate’s dedicated new product development team supports new projects from concept through commericialization through our proven process roadmap, further expanding our capabilities.
Selective Plating, Polymer Metallization, Engineering & Design Expertise, Process Development & Management
Precious Metal Capabilities
Gold (Au)
Specifications
MIL-G-45204 • MIL-DTL-45204 • ASTM B488 • AMS 2422 • AMS 2425
Rhodium (Rh)
Specifications
MIL-R-46085 • ASTM B634 • AMS 2413
Palladium (Pd)
Specifications
MIL-P-45209 • ASTM B679
Platinum (Pt)
Specifications
GE-F70J-WB2
Semi-Precious Metal Capabilities
Silver (Ag)
Specifications
MIL-QQ-S-365 • ASTM B700 • AMS 2412 • AMS 2410 • AMS 2413
Palladium-Nickel (Pd-Ni)
Specifications
ASTM B867
Non-Precious Metal Capabilities
Nickel (Ni)
Nickel Sulfamate • Nickel Watts • Electroless Nickel Hi-Phos • Electroless Nickel Mid-Phos
Specifications
MIL-C-26074 • MIL-P-27418 • MIL-QQ-N-290 • ASTM B733 • ASTM B689 • AMS 2403 • AMS 2404 • AMS 2405 • AMS 2423 • AMS 2424 • AMS-C-26074 • AMS-QQ-N-290
Copper (Cu)
Copper-Bright/Acid • Copper-Matte/Cyanide
Specifications
MIL-C-14550 • ASTM B734 • AMS 2418
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Our robust metallizing processes are thoroughly designed and maintained to ensure the highest quality standards. Medical Device Quality System: ISO 13485:2016 Certified
Value Added Finishes
Stress Relieving • Heat Treat De-Scale • Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief • Degreasing • Electro-Clean • Special Cleaning
Base Materials for Plating
Copper Alloy (Non-Ferrous) Substrates:
Beryllium Copper (BeCu) • Brass • Phosphorous • Tellurium Copper (TeCu) • Copper
Nickel/Ferrous Alloy Substrates:
Carbon Steel • Leaded Steel • Stainless Steel • Kovar • Invar • Nickel • Spring Steel • Molybdenum • Alloy 42 & 52 • Monel • Chromel • Hastelloy • Inconel • Nitinol • MP35N
Other:
Neodymium Iron Boron • Bismuth Tellurium
Common Part Types
Forceps • Radomes • Rings • Clips • Contacts • Slip Rings • Plugs • Tabs • Cups • Springs • Arch Wires • Plungers • Rivets • Reflectors • Tubes • Electrodes • Disks • Power Modules • Cans • Sockets • Chassis • Strips • Leads • Connectors • Ferrules • Coils • Terminals • Brackets • Housings • Circuit Boards • Lugs • Plates • Inserts • Washers • Braided Catheters • Probes • Pins • Heat Sinks • Bushings • Covers • Nuts • Wires • Screws • Sleeves • Shields • Marker Bands
Inspection & Testing Ability
Olympus Digital Microscope (Up to 6000x) • Fischerscope X-Ray XDAL • Gage Threads • X-Ray Fluorescence (Thickness/Composition) • SEM EDS • Cross Section • Hardness – Vickers • Solderability • Nitric Vapor • Porosity • Sweat • Bake • Adhesion • Purity • Steam Age • Ammonium Sulfide • Copper Sulfate • Potassium Hydroxide • SQM • Tarnish
Quality
Statistical Process Control • Traceability • IQ/OQ/PQ • Validation Master Plans • PPAP • PFMEA • Control Plans • Process Validation Protocol • Equipment Validation Protocol
Documentation
Certificate of Conformance • Packing List
Certifications
Industry Standards & Specs
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We Are Dedicated to Partnering With Our Customers
Professional Plating, Inc. is dedicated to solving our customers’ toughest plating-related challenges by working with them on the front end of the design and engineering process. We engineer custom solutions designed specifically for your unique requirements. ProPlate® has pioneered selective precious metal plating innovations and continuously strives to improve your part’s application and performance while driving down costs.
