Advanced Surface Technologies Blog What is Gold Plating?

Gold plating is the process of adding a layer of gold to a metal. This is accomplished both chemically and electrically. By applying a direct electric current to another layer of metal, and applying the gold coating, it creates a chemical bond between the two metals, fusing them together. The layer of a gold coating is very thin, usually in the range of 0.0002 inches. Adding a layer of gold plating to metal has many uses, among them are protection from rust, corrosion or damage. Industrial gold plating companies do large volumes of parts and orders. They do not do gold plating for decorative uses or for single items. Frequently there will be several layers of different metal plating, all used for specific purposes. The Gold Plating Process The first step in gold plating is preparing the surface of the metal. The surface must be very clean in order to Read more…