Stripping Nickel Plating

Stripping zinc nickel plating coating.

Stripping nickel plating.

A discussion started in 2003 but continuing through 2020. Higher phosphorous electroless nickel will take longer to strip. I m on my last straw. Robert kestler cherry point north carolina.

Nickel plating removal stripping. The nickel plating was applied per mil c 26074 link is to free spec spec at defense logistics agency dla mil class 2 grade b at 0005 to 0007 thickness. I m trying to strip nickel from a couple of improperly plated aluminum parts. How do you strip zinc nickel coating from steel and from copper based alloys.

Chrome and nickel plating can be found on a full range of household products from sewing machine parts to candle holders. Stripping sulfamate nickel november 5 2011. An ongoing discussion from 1998 through 2015. I have some very important parts from a customer of mine that required sulfamate nickel plating.

As the job progressed 16 pieces total we found that 6 of them had blisters and had to be stripped and replated. Step 1 put on proper safety gear such as respirator splash goggles and protective gloves. Pour either acetone ammonia or bleach into the large metal bowl or pot. While the embellishment is designed to supply a finishing touch it might not be to your liking.

And an additional 5 000 7 000 captive shops and overhaul facilities performing plating and finishing operations it is not surprising that there is a need for a variety of specialized stripping processes capable of removing metallic coatings. The local chrome shop dipped it and removed the chrome but told me to sand and polish off the nickel. You ll need acetone as well as a little patience. Metalx strippers will strip nickel at the rate of 2 mils per hour and will strip 2 5 6 ounces of nickel per gallon of stripper solution.

Stripping chrome or nickel plating from steel is an easy process if you take proper safety precautions. I ve been able to carefully peel off some but not all of. With an estimated 2 300 plating job shops in the u s. Sam poutous central point oregon.

Electroless nickel will strip at the same rate providing the phosphorous content does not exceed 5. In that case remove the plating.