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Plating Specifications

Industry Standards for Thin Dense Chrome, Nickel, and Performance Coatings

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Plating and Testing Standards at Armoloy

Armoloy certifies to a wide range of plating and testing specifications, including standards developed by SAE International (AMS series) and ASTM International. These standards specify key properties like plating thickness, adhesion, corrosion resistance, and surface hardness to meet industrial and engineering requirements.

Below are common specifications supported at Armoloy locations worldwide.

AMS 2438 Thin Dense Chrome Specification
AMS 2460 Electrodeposited Chromium Specification
AMS 2406 Electrodeposited Hard Chrome Specification
AMS 2404 Electroless Nickel Plating Specification
AMS 2403 Electrodeposited Nickel Plating Specification
ASTM F519 Hydrogen Embrittlement in Steel
ASTM A967 Chemical Passivation of Stainless Steel
ASTM B578 Microhardness of Electroplated Coatings
ASTM B117 Salt Spray Fog Test Standard
ASTM B650 Electrodeposited Engineering Chromium
ASTM B733 Electroless Nickel-Phosphorus Coatings
ASTM D4060 Abrasion Resistance by Taber Abraser
MIL-C-26074 Specification for Electroless Nickel Plating
AMS 2700F Passivation of Corrosion-Resistant Steels
AMS 2750H Pyrometry for Thermal Processing
AMS QQ-N-290D Electrodeposited Nickel
ASTM B568 Coating Thickness by X-Ray Spectrometry
ASTM B571 Qualitative Adhesion Testing of Metallic Coatings
ASTM E376 Coating Thickness by Magnetic-Field or Eddy Current
ASTM E384 Microindentation Hardness of Materials
AMS 2759/9E Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief of Steel Parts
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Services at Armoloy

The Armoloy Corporation is here to provide support for your project, starting from the discovery phase and continuing through a successful production launch. Whether coatings are considered during the initial part design phase or become necessary due to product failures in the field, our team can assist you at any stage in the process.

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Research & Development
Fully equipped R&D plating lab for test runs, prototyping, and continual development of our plating technologies. Our turnkey approach ensures high-quality outcomes for your project.
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Process Development & Validation
Support from design to product launch with coating selection, prototyping, testing, PPAP validation, and plating production on any scale. We also support a range of ASTM and AMS test methods with a NADCAP-certified laboratory. 
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Fulfillment
Armoloy ensures the development of a robust plating process that can be distributed to one of our 15 plating facilities. We’ll handle prototyping, process validation, and much more.

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Armoloy certifies to a wide range of industry plating and testing standards. Explore our specifications and accreditations or connect with us to meet your project needs.

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Disclaimer: The interpretations and overviews of specifications provided by The Armoloy Corporation are solely the views of Armoloy and may not represent the views of other entities. These interpretations are intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered as definitive or legally binding. The Armoloy Corporation is not responsible for the accuracy of these interpretations and expressly disclaims any liability for loss or damage arising from their use. This disclaimer is subject to change and does not create any express or implied warranty regarding the information provided.