Rack Plating vs Barrel Plating
Rack Plating Vs Barrel Plating
Rack plating and barrel plating are both electroplating processes used to deposit a metal coating on a surface, but they differ significantly in terms of equipment, application, and the types of items they are suited for. Here's a comparison of the two:
Rack Plating
- Process: In rack plating, individual parts are manually or automatically hung on a rack. The rack holds the parts in a specific orientation and submerges them in a bath of electrolyte solution. An electric current is passed through the solution to deposit a metal coating on the parts.