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Artistic plating over zinc die cast buckles

February 29, 2012

Q. Dear Sir

I am a worker of zinc die-cast buckles and trims manufacturing company.
Kindly tell me how can I get artistic platings over these buckles and trims.
Thanks

Babar Ghazi
- Aligarh, U.P., India

February 29, 2012

A. Hi, Babar.

There are few plating or coating processes that cannot be applied to zinc die-castings -- so possibilities include brass, copper, nickel, chrome, bronze, gold or silver plating, clearcoats, e-coating, enameling, powder coating, etc.

I think you need to give us some indication of what look you have in mind before we can even tell you what book to look in. Thanks.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

Q. Hi,

I made a ring (jewelry) from casting pure zinc metal. I polished it to a brilliant shine and I like the way it looks. Upon reading about zinc and its properties, I'm still confused about its safety and durability as jewelry.
I was wondering if zinc is a good and safe metal for jewelry and if it can be plated. If so, what metal plating will work?

Thanks,
Roberto

Roberto Pizarro
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
April 22, 2012

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