PLATING & METAL FINISHING SPECIFICATIONS

ISO 9001:2008, Nadcap, ITAR, Federal Fire Arms License

Class 1 Grade A Grade B Grade C Grade D Grade E Grade F Grade G Class 2 0.0016 0.0012 0.0010 0.0008 0.0006 0.0004 0.0002 For Engineering Applications For corrosion protection.

BLACK OXIDE
A uniform coating for ferrous metals. Mostly a decorative coating. Only very limited corrosion protection under mild corrosion conditions. No dimensional change.

AMS-2485H ELECTROLESS NICKEL

For moving parts which cannot tolerate the dimensional change of a more corrosion-resistant finish. For decorative applications and can be used to decrease light reflection. Alkaline oxidizing. For wrought iron, cast and malleable irons, plain carbon and low-alloy steel. Use when hard and smooth surfaces are required on coated parts. Excellent uniform deposits are produced on irregular parts. Coated parts, such as used in air compressors, missile fuel injector parts, pumps, reciprocating surfaces, etc.. Are protected from oxidation, corrosion and wear. With aluminum electronic devices, not only is product contamination prevented, but the coated parts facilitate soldering. Coated parts of stainless steel similarly facilitate brazing. Availiable Electroless Nickel Low Phosphorous Electroless Nickel (1 - 4%) 58-62 RCH, compressively stressed, excellent wear resistant, melting point 1200 C and recommended for Alkaline Environment. Medium Phosphorous Electroless Nickel (5 - 9%) heat treatable to 62 RCH, bright appearance, excellent lubricity and recommended for Acid and Alkaline Environment. High Phosphorous Electroless Nickel (10 - 13%) is nonmagnetic, ductile, readily soldered and recommended for the most severe Acid Environment.
Class 1

SAE-AMS C 26074 B NICKEL SAE-AMS-QQ-N290, AMS 2403, & ASTM B689 ASTM-B733-97
As plated, no subsequent heat treatment. A bake for Hydrogen Embittlement relief is not considered a heat treatment. There is a nickel finish for almost any need. Nickel can be deposited soft or hard dull or bright, dependingon process used and conditions employed in plating. Thus, hardness can Heat Treated at 450 F or above to range from 150-500 Vickers. harden the deposit 800HK (Rc 60) min. May be used on parts not affected Corrosion resistance is a function of thickness. Has a low by heating to 500 F and above. (See coefficient for thermal chart for temperature and time) expansionis magnetic. Heat Treated at 375 F 15 F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours to improve adhesion of Nickel parts for non heat-treatable aluminum and beryllium alloys. Heat Treated at 240 F260 F for 1 to1 1/2 hours to improve adhesion of the Nickel parts for Aluminum alloys and heat-treatable Aluminum
0.001 min.

Class 2

CADMIUM
Bright silvery white. Unless otherwise specified. Type I Type II Type III Class 1 Class 2 y6655 Class 3 0.0005 min. 0.0003 min. 0.0002 min.

SAE-AMS-QQ-P-416
As Plated Supplementary chromate treatment Supplementary phosphate treatment Type II and Type III the minimum cadmium thickness requirement shall be met after supplementary treatment.

Class 3

Class 4

PASSIVATE AMS 2700, SAE-AMS-QQ-P-35, ASTM A967 & A380

AMS 2700 AMS QQ-P-35 ASTM A967 ASTM A380 Method 1 & 2 Types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 Type 2, Type 6 and Type 8 Nitric 1-5 and Citric 1-5 Code F, Code G, Code J and Code N

Grade A

Unless utherwise specified minimum thickness for Aluminum based alloys Minimum thickness for Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Titanium, and Beryllium alloys unless otherwise specified for grades b and c. Minimum thickness for Iron based alloys.

CHEMICAL CONVERSION COATING MIL-DTL-5541F

Materials qualified under MIL-DTL-81706 produce coatings that range in color from clear to iridescent yellow or brown. Inspection difficulties may arise with clear coatings because visual inspection does not reveal the presence of a coating. Type 1 Hexvalent Chromate Type II ROHS, Hex, Free Chromate

Grade B

0.0005 min.

Class 1 A

Class 1A chemical conversion coatings are intended to provide corrosion prevention when left unpainted as well as to improve adhesion of paint finish systems on aluminum and aluminum alloys. May be used on tanks, tubings, and component structures where paint finishes are not required for the exterior surfaces but are required for the interior surfaces. Class 3 chemical conversion coatings are intended for use as corrosion preventive film for electrical and electronic applications where lower resistant contacts, relative Class 1A coatings, and anodic coatings with Mil-A-8625, are required. The primary difference between a Class 1A and Class 3 coating is thickness. Iridescent yellow or clear per blueprint or customer requirements

Intended to improve the corrosion resistance of parts made from austenitic, ferritic and martensitic corrosion-resistant series of the 200, 300, and 400 series and precipitation hardened corrosion-resistant steels. 440C grades may be exempt from passivation treatments at the discretion of the procuring activity.

Grade C

0.0015 min.

SILVER
White matte to very bright in appearance. Good corrosion resistance, depending on base metal.Will tarnish easily. Hardness varies from about 90 Brinnel to about 135 Brinnel depending on process and plating conditions. Solderability is excellent, but decreases with age. Best electrical conductor. Has excellent lubricity and smear characteristics for anit-galling uses on static seals, bushings etc. QQ-S-365 Grade A Grade B ASTM B700

QQ-S-365 and ASTM B700

.00005 minimum Unless otherwise Specified. Type I Matte, Type II Semi-Bright, Type III Bright Chromate Post Treatment No Supplementary Treatment Grade A, Matte, Grade B, Bright, Grade C, Bright (Chemically or Mechanically Brightened) Grade D, Semi Bright Chromate Post Treatment No Supplementary Treatment

Class 3

Class S Class N

GOLD
Alternative gold specifications to supersede Mil-C-45204 (3) Not 1. Very compatible to Mil-C-45204 except that adhesions bake test (If chosen) will be @ 570 F-660 F for 30 minutes Purity Type 1 Type 2 Type 1 1 1 Hardness Code A Code B Code C Code D Class Thickness

ASTM B-488-01
99.7% gold minimum 99.0% gold minimum 99.9% gold minimum 90HK (25 gr.) max. 90-200HK (25 gr.) 130-200HK (25 gr.) 200 min HK (25 gr.) Thickness shall be specified as minimum in micrometers such as 0.25,0.5,0.75,1.0

SULFURIC ANODIZE
Color will vary with alloy. Aluminum with low alloying element will show practically no color change. Best coating on Aluminum for dyeing. Can be dyed practically any color or shade (black, red, blue, orange, green). Type III may be used to produce Type II. For wrought alloy 2000 series and casting alloys with 1.0% or greater Copper content minimum coating weight shall be 1400 milligrams/sq.ft. Type II 0.00007 0.0010

MIL-A-8625 F TYPE II
Conventional coatings from sulfuric acid bath for all aluminum alloys, but not be used where solution will entrap. Intended to improve surface corrosion protection under severe service conditions or as a basis for paint systems. Non-dyed, 600 milligrams/sq.ft. coating weight Dyed, 2500 milligrams/sq.ft. coating weight

CHROME
Excellent hardness (Rc68-74), wear resistance and erosion resistance. Has low coefficient of friction, and is resistant to heat. In addition to the above properties, can be rendered porous for lubrication purposes. All Class 2 plated parts designed for unlimited life under dynamic loads shall be shot peened per SAE-AMS-S-13165 or Mil-R-81841 prior to plating.

SAE-AMS-QQ-C-320E
Type I
Type II Class 1 0.0001 min. On all visible surfaces. As specified on drawing. If thickness not specified minimum thickness shall be 0.002 Bright

Satin
Corrosion protecting plating.

Class 1 Class 2

Class 2 .

Engineering Plating

HARD ANODIZE
Color will vary from light tan to black depending on alloy and thickness. Can be dyed in darker colors depending on thickness. Coating penetrates base metal as much as builds up on the surface. The term Thickness includes both build up and penetration. Provides very hard ceramic type coating. Abrasion resistance will vary with alloy and thickness of coating. Good dielectric properties. Do not seal coatings where main function is to obtain maximum abrasion or wear resistance. When used for exterior applications requiring corrosion resistance but permitting reduced abrasion resistance, the coating shall be sealed, boiling deionized water or hot 5% sodium dichromate solution.The anodic coating shall have a maximum wear index of 3.5mg/1000 cycles on Aluminum alloys having a copper content of 2 percent or higher.The wear index of all other alloys shall not exceed 1.5mg/1000 cycles.
Type III

MIL-A-8625F TYPE III TIN

As specified on drawing. Hard coatings may vary in thickness from 0.0005 to 0.0045. Specify thickness on contract or applicable drawing. If not specified nominal thickness shall be 0.002

MIL-T-10727, ASTM B 545 & SAE-AMS 2408

MIL-T-10727 ASTM B 545 types Matte Bright FlowBrightened MIL-T-10727 is S/S BY ASTM-B545 Type I, use ASTM B545 Type II, Hot dip Electrodeposited. Use ASTM B545-97 (2009) e1 standard specification. For electro-deposited of tin. 0.0001 0.0002 0.00032 0.0004 (Steel) 0.0006 0.0008 (Steel) 0.0012 0.000006

Class 2a

Plated to specified dimensions or processed to specified dimensions after plating. Parts below Rockwell C40 and subject to static loads or designed for limited life under dynamic loads. Parts below Rockwell C40 and designed for unlimited life under dynamic loads. Parts below Rockwell C40 or above and subject to static loads or designed for limited life under dynamic loads. Parts have hardness of Rockwell C40 or above and are designed for unlimited life under dynamic loads

Class 1 Class 2

Not dyed or pigmented. Dyed. Specified color on contract. Typical application: hydraulic cylinders, wear surfaces, actuating cams, etc.. Can be used as an electrical insulation coating. Flash hard anodize may be used instead of conventional anodize for corrosion resistance and may be more economical in conjunction with other hard anodized areas.

Class 2b

Class 2c

Class 2d

Color is gray-white in a plated condition. Had very high luster in fused condition. Soft, but very ductile. Corrosion resistance good. Solderability is excellent. Tin is not good for low temperature applications (changes structure and loses adhesion when exposed to temperature below 40 F. To prevent zinc migration and poor solderability, during service or storage , brass or other copper alloys containing more than 5% zinc must have at least 0.0001 Copper underplate or 0.00005 Nickel underplate.

A B C D E F

TIN LEAD
Excellent Solderability. Either a matte or bright luster is acceptable. For electronic components, use only parts with a matte or blow brightened finish. Tin 5070% by weight. Service Class Application Thickness (Steel) Thickness (Copper) SC 3 Severe 20 um minimum 15 um minimum SC 2 Moderate 10 um minimum 8 um minimum SC 1 Mild 5 um minimum 5 um minimum

ASTM B579 MIL-P-81728 B

unless otherwise specified 0.00030.0005 0.0003 max. Lead reminder (Unless otherwise specified) For a brightened electronic components.

Class 2e

COPPER
Copper in color and matte to a very shiny finish. Good corrosion resistance when used as undercoat. A number of copper process are available, each designed for a specific purpose. Brightness (to eliminate the need for buffing); High speed (for electroforming); Fine grain (to prevent case hardening); etc. Class 0 Class1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4

SAE-AMS 2418 & MIL-C-14550

0.001 - 0.005 0.001 0.0005 0.0002 0.0001 For heat treatment stop-off. For carburizing and decarburizing shield, also plated through printed circuit boards. As an undercoat for Nickel and other platings. To prevent basis metal migration into tin (prevents poisoning solder ability)

LUBRICANT, SOLID FILM

Unless otherwise specified. 0.0002-.0005

MIL-PRF-46010F ZINC
For sliding motion applications such as plain and spherical bearings, flap tracks, hinges, cam surface, etc. Do not use on materials adversely affected by exposure to temperatures of 302 F for 1 hour on bearing containing rolling elementsor where there is potential contact with liquid oxygen. This specification covers requirements for electrodeposited Zinc coatings applied to iron or steel articles to protect them from corrosion. High strength steels (tensile strength greater than 1700MPa) shall not be electroplated.

ASTM B633, ASTMF-1941, AMS 2402

ASTM B633 Type I Type II Type III Type IV Type V Type VI Fe/Zn 25 Fe/Zn 12 Fe/Zn 8 Fe/Zn 5 ASTMF-1941 Design Type A Design Type B Design Type C Design Type D Design Type E Design Type F Fe/Zn3 Fe/Zn5 Fe/Zn 8 Fe/Zn 12 N/A 96 hours 12 hours N/A 72 hours 120 hours 25 um (0.001) 12 um (0.0005) 8 um (0.0003) 5 um (0.0002) Clear Blue Bright Yellow Opaque Black Organic .0001 .0002 .0003 .0005 As plated, no post treatment W/Yellow Chromate Conversion W/Colorless Chromate Conversion W/Phosphate Conversion Coatings W/Colorless Passivate W/Colored Passivate SC4 (Very Severe) SC3 (Severe) SC2 (Moderate) SC1 (Mild)

ELECTROPOLISH
Process electrolytically removes or diminishes scratches, burrs and unwanted sharp edges from most metals. Finishes from satin to mirror-bright are produced by controlling time, temperatures or both. Typical thickness loss 0.0002

Used to prevent galling and seizure of metals. Lubricant covered by this specifications is intended for use on Aluminum, ASTM B-912-00 Copper, Steel and Stainless Titanium, Chromium Typical dimensions change. Process is and Nickel bearing surfaces. not recommended for close tolerance Useful where conventional surfaces. lubricants are difficult to apply or retain or where other lubricants may be easily contaminated. Cured lubricant film is highly resistant to conventional fluid lubricants.

Colorless, slight iridescence Slight blue bright iridescence Yellow iridescence Olive green/brown bronze shading Black w/slight iridescence All of the above w/organic top coat

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