No. While US Chrome and other providers offer chrome plating services, Armoloy Thin Dense Chrome (TDC) is proprietary, with distinctive nodular characteristics that differ from conventional chrome coatings. Armoloy also provides Electrolizing®, the original Thin Dense Chrome, which has influenced many other TDC formulations in the industry.
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Thin Dense Chrome
Engineered Micro Surface Textures and Performance-Enhancing Compositions By Armoloy
Thin Dense Chromium
What is Thin Dense Chrome?
Thin Dense Chrome (TDC), commonly referred to as flash chrome or functional chrome, is an electroplated chromium coating applied typically for manufacturing applications within a general thickness range of 0.00005” to 0.001” (1.27 to 25.4 µm). There are two distinct thin dense chrome surface textures - micro nodular and micro cracked - each creating different TDC products.
All thin dense chrome products share similar metallic properties, features, and benefits. In addition to the two primary surface texture options, TDC can also be combined with nickel-based layers and nanodiamond technology in hybrid coatings. Understanding the application conditions, variables, and base metal properties can aid in determining the ideal TDC product for maximizing performance.
Details About Armoloy Thin Dense Chrome
The Armoloy Corporation helps global manufacturers protect their valuable, high-precision components with our various compositions of Thin Dense Chrome plating.
Thin Dense Chrome (TDC) is a pure metallic zero valence chromium coating that eliminates and prevents metal failures and improves machine performance across a wide range of industries with multiple distinct TDC products. By increasing the longevity of metal surface applications, Armoloy helps ensure that companies avoid unplanned downtime and maintain peak efficiency.
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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.
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.
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.
Fulfillment
The Armoloy Corporation ensures the development of a repeatable thin dense chrome plating process that can be achieved at any one of our process fulfillment centers around the world. We will handle prototyping, process validation, cost engineering, and much more.
Qualifications
Specifications
AMS2438 Specification SAE Plating, Chromium Thin, Hard, Dense Deposit
AMS2406 | AMS-QQ-C-320, Specification SAE Chromium Plating (Electrodeposited)
Specification SAE AMS2460, Specification SAE Plating, Chromium
Process Specification No. 180 Nodular Thin Dense Chromium (NTDC) Plating
ASTM B650 Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Engineering Chromium Coatings on Ferrous Substrates
Honeywell GPS3116-1H Plating, Specialized
Fisher FFS 2E1 Chromium Coating for Service to 1100F(593C)
MIL-DTL-23422 Military Specification, Chromium Plating, Electrodeposited
ASTM D4060 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser
ASTM B578 Standard Test Method for Microhardness of Electroplated Coatings
Specification SAE AMS 2407, Plating, Chromium, Porous
ASTM F519 Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief
Adding Value. Developing Solutions.
With over 65 years of experience, The Armoloy Corporation helps global manufacturers protect their most valuable metal assets with a premium lineup of TDC coatings.
Looking for more metal surface treatments to explore? Armoloy’s nickel coatings eliminate and prevent wear and corrosion across a wide range of industrial applications with multiple nickel coating products. By increasing the longevity of metal surface applications, Armoloy helps to ensure that organizations avoid unplanned downtime and maintain peak efficiency and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The absolute bond of the Armoloy coating and anti-galling properties of the Armoloy coating make it ideal for these industries. The coatings are USDA approved and FDA compliant.
Yes, we are happy to work with suppliers to choose the right coating, develop a robust process, and identify the ideal processing partner to fit any application. Learn more about our process on our How It Works page.
Thin Dense Chrome (TDC), sometimes referred to as flash chrome or functional chrome, is an electroplated coating applied to manufacturing applications at a general thickness range of 0.0001” to 0.0002”. Unlike hard chrome, Armoloy Thin Dense Chrome is free of micro cracks which reduces the amount of contact with mating surfaces, significantly reducing friction and prolonging the life of machined components.
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