Stripping Nickel Plating

In that case remove the plating.

Stripping nickel plating.

Higher phosphorous electroless nickel will take longer to strip. Step 1 put on proper safety gear such as respirator splash goggles and protective gloves. I have some very important parts from a customer of mine that required sulfamate nickel plating. An ongoing discussion from 1998 through 2015.

Stripping zinc nickel plating coating. 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. With an estimated 2 300 plating job shops in the u s. I m trying to strip nickel from a couple of improperly plated aluminum parts.

A discussion started in 2003 but continuing through 2020. 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. I ve been able to carefully peel off some but not all of. 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.

Nickel plating removal stripping. You ll need acetone as well as a little patience. Pour either acetone ammonia or bleach into the large metal bowl or pot. Stripping chrome or nickel plating from steel is an easy process if you take proper safety precautions.

The local chrome shop dipped it and removed the chrome but told me to sand and polish off the nickel. How do you strip zinc nickel coating from steel and from copper based alloys. I m on my last straw. While the embellishment is designed to supply a finishing touch it might not be to your liking.

Chrome and nickel plating can be found on a full range of household products from sewing machine parts to candle holders. Only use one of these chemicals. Do you have any suggestions for stripping electroless nickel from a 4340 steel component heat treated to a rockwell c 50 54 hardness. Do not mix them.

Robert kestler cherry point north carolina. Electroless nickel will strip at the same rate providing the phosphorous content does not exceed 5.