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Medical parts supplier wants chrome-like finish on mag

I have a medical device that has mag parts that need a cosmetic and conductive finish. We are having issues with nickel, finger prints mostly. I would like to explore Chrome. We would also like to sell our device in Europe but I was told that Chrome is a show stopper there. Anyone know anything about regulatory issues using chrome in the EU? What is the best chrome finish that does not need post polishing?

Don Porter
medical systems - Mt. View, California, USA
2004

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I'm not sure about the regulatory issues of chrome in the EU but have you tried The Electrolizing Corporation of Ohio? They advertise a chrome finish for the medical industry they call "Medcoat 2000"

Tim Hamlett, CEF
- West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
2004

You should consider a fine sand blasting and Cr PVD on top We do this for other medical instroments.Cr PVD will have no regulatory issues in EU.

Jacob Avissar
Sulzer Metaplas Inc. - Woonsocket, RI, US
2004