Selective Brush Plating
This technique allows us to selectively plate metal onto any localised metallic surface with excellent adhesion through the use of a 'brush'.
Selective brush plating can be applied to almost any metallic surfaces and lets us repair smooth surfaces very accurately.
Any metal traditionally applied by tank electroplating can be selective brush plated.
The effectiveness and cost savings potential of this repair technique is best illustrated in this case scenario
Repair on damaged cylinders in a printing machine
Rollers on an eight colour printing machine were damaged when an 8mm Allan key went through 6 cylinders. Both plates and cylinders were damaged. The cylinders were impossible to print on. Book orders were full and repair was needed immediately.
The repair was as follows:
- Mask area in-situ
- Electroplate copper
- Dress back
- Cap with nickel
