For manufacturers in the Defense Industry, every piece of equipment and every component must meet the most stringent requirements. Military equipment and parts must be reliable, durable, and precise. To ensure requirements are met, advanced industrial finishing solutions are extremely important. The most often used finishing solutions for this industry segment include metal plating, shot blasting, and paint/coatings application. Metal Plating Processes Metal plating is a process where a thin layer of one metal is deposited onto the surface of another material, to enhance its properties like corrosion resistance and hardness. Metal plating creates a protective coating on the receiving metal. Metal plating technology includes: Electroplating - uses an electric current to deposit the metal ions onto the surface Anodizing - thickens the metal's natural oxide layer Electroless plating - A chemical reaction that creates a uniform coating without using electricity Chemical film - A chromate-based coating that protects against corrosion and improves electrical conductivity Few industries demand more metal plating than the Defense Industry. Production Systems provides specialized solutions for the metal plating process, such as conveying systems and industrial ovens [...]