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Micron offers many processes with various capabilities.

The primary processes include Zinc Plating (Chloride and Alkaline), Zinc Nickel, Anodize (Type II and Type III or Hard), ChemFilm (alodine), Electropolish, Passivation, Electroless Nickel, and Precious Metals (Tin, Silver, and Gold). See below for Capabilities for these processes. In addition, Micron offers other specialty finishes such as Sulfamate Nickel, Nickel Strike, Bright Acid Tin, Tin/Lead, and others.

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MASKING CAPABILITY

In addition to plating and metal finishing processes, Micron has developed masking expertise with a group of highly trained and experienced masking specialists to handle the most demanding applications.

Zinc Plating
(Chloride and Alkaline)

Chloride Zinc
(Clear, Yellow)

  • Typical uses:
    1. Primary – Corrosion resistance
    2. Secondary – Cosmetic
  • Type offered: Rack
  • Part Size Range: 1” × 1” nominal up to 115” long
  • Customer Approvals
  • Specs met: ASTM B633; QQ-Z‑325C

Alkaline Zinc
(Clear, Yellow, Olive Drab)

  • Typical uses:
    1. Primary – Corrosion resistance
    2. Secondary – Cosmetic; Improved corrosion resistance as base for paint or powder coat
  • Type offered: Rack
  • Part Size Range: 1” × 1” nominal up to 115” long
  • Customer Approvals: General Dynamics
  • Specs met: ASTM B633; QQ‑Z‑325C; 8BD010001737 MF22A; HA23L‑0001‑T006; HA23L‑0001‑T0006 M‑3ZN3B; CLEAR ROHS ZINC; Non‑brightened OLIVE DRAB

Zinc Nickel

Zinc Nickel Alloy (Bronze, Olive Drab)

  • Typical uses:
    1. Primary – Corrosion resistance
    2. Secondary – Wear resistance
  • Type offered: Rack
  • Part Size Range: 1” × 1” nominal up to 48” long
  • Customer Approvals: Many for fiber optic cable connectors
  • Specs met: AMS 2417 J

Anodize
(Type II and Type III)

Anodize type II
(Clear, Yellow, Black)

  • Typical uses:
    1. Primary – Abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance
    2. Secondary – Cosmetic
  • Type offered: Rack
  • Part Size Range:
    1. Clear – 1” × 1” nominal up to 16’
    2. Yellow – 1” × 1” nominal up to 16’
    3. Black – 1” × 1” nominal up to 7’
  • Customer Approvals
  • Specs met: ASTM B580, TYPE D; CLEAR ANODIZE, Per Mil 8625 Type II Class 1 with Teflon Coat; CLEAR ANODIZE, Per MIL‑A‑8625, Type II, Class 1; COLORED ANODIZE, Per MIL‑A‑8625, TYPE II, Class 2

Anodize type III (aka Hard Anodize) (Clear, Yellow, Black)

  • Typical uses:
    1. Primary – Abrasion resistance – non-conductive coating
  • Type offered: Rack
  • Part Size Range:
    1. Clear – 1” × 1” nominal up to 16’
    2. Yellow – 1” × 1” nominal up to 16’
    3. Black – 1” × 1” nominal up to 7’
  • Specs met: ASTM‑B499‑93; BLACK ANODIZE; CLEAR ANODIZE; CLEAR HARD ANODIZE, Per MIL‑A‑8625, TYPE III Class 1; COLORED HARD ANODIZE, Per MIL‑A‑8625, TYPE III Class 2; HARD ANODIZE W/TEFLON PER AMS‑2482 TYPE III, CLASS I; HARD BLACK ANODIZE; HARD BLACK W/TEFLON; HARD CLEAR ANODIZE

ChemFilm

ChemFilm (aka alodine)

  • Typical uses:
    1. Primary – Protect aluminum from corrosion
    2. Secondary – Excellent base for paint and powder coat on aluminum
  • Type offered: Rack
  • Part Size Range:
    1. Type I Clear Chromate – 1” × 1” nominal up to 16’ long
    2. Type II RoHS Chromate – 1” × 1” nominal up to 8’ long
  • Specs met: Clear chemfilm; Clear RoHS chemfilm; Yellow chemfilm

Electropolish

Electropolish (OD, ID/OD)

  • Typical uses:
    1. Primary – Contamination control
    2. Secondary – Cosmetic, lubricity, corrosion resistance
  • Type offered: Rack
  • Part Size Range: 0.25” × 0.25” nominal up to 9’ long
  • Specs met: ASTM B912

Passivation

Passivation

  • Typical uses:
    1. Primary – Corrosion control
    2. Secondary – Adhesion promotion
  • Type offered: Rack
  • Part Size Range: 0.25” × 0.25” nominal up to 9’ long
  • Specs met: AMS 2700 METHOD I, TYPE 6; QQ‑P‑35C METHOD I, TYPE 6

Electroless Nickel

Electroless Nickel

  • Typical uses:
    1. Primary – Prevent wear and corrosion, provides surface with low coefficient of friction
    2. Secondary – Very even plating thickness across the entire part
  • Type offered: Rack or basket
  • Part Size Range: 0.25” × 0.25” nominal up to 4’ long
  • Specs met: AMS 2404 J; MIL C 26074

Precious Metals
(Tin, Silver, and Gold Plating)

Precious Metal (Tin, Silver, Gold)

  • Typical uses:
    1. TIN
    2. Primary – Corrosion Resistance
    3. Secondary – Solderability
    1. SILVER
    2. Primary – Good electrical conductivity
    3. Secondary – Heat conductor and anti-galling properties
    1. GOLD
    2. Primary – Corrosion and Wear Resistance
    3. Secondary – Excellent electrical conductivity
  • Type offered: Rack and Barrel (small parts)
  • Part Size Range: 0.25” × 0.25” nominal up to 4’ long (Tin up to 7’ long)
  • Specs met: TIN – MIL T 10727; SILVER – QQ‑S‑365D; GOLD – ASTM‑B488