10 Questions You Should to Know about Gold Plating Machine For Sale

We will never recommend unnecessary products or processes, so if our recommendations differ from something else that you've read or watched, there will always be a good reason. It might be that we've recommended an additional step to improve plating longevity, it may be that we've cautioned against the use of a certain product because it could introduce complications to the process, it could simply be that we advocate a slightly different procedure as in our experience, it is easier or offers better results.

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We will always be happy to explain the reasons to you in detail - please just reach out and ask. There is no such thing as a silly question.

Most often, conflicting advice relates to surface preparation of metals. Different surfaces require different types of preparation in order to plate successfully. Many surfaces cannot be plated onto directly. Prep is usually very straightforward and does not add much time to the overall process of plating but is vital for good results.

When we sell you an electroplating kit, it will come with the correct prep solutions for the surfaces it is designed to plate over. You'll also get step by step instructions, and training is included with larger kits or more involved processes.

Complications arise mainly when customers purchase individual chemicals from us without a clear understanding of the process they need to follow.

We often hear from people that have followed a process from a YouTube video which hasn't worked for them. YouTube is often amazing and has a lot of informative videos, but as with any topic, there is also a lot of misinformation. There are a lot of videos on plating where sufficient surface prep has been skipped or overlooked and unforunately, this doesn't educate the viewer on correct plating processes. 

To give an example, plating over silver jewellery requires (amongst other prep) laying down a palladium barrier layer before applying the top coat. This is because gold or other metals used as a top coat will sink down (migrate) into silver shortly after plating, bringing discolouration in the plated finish. However, is perfectly possible because migration isn't immediate, to make a video where this prep has not been done and produce a lovely, shiny, gold plated item at the end which looks fantastic. However, in the coming days the plating is going to deteriorate, and if the item has been sold, will result in a complaint for a jeweller. 

To give another example, it is possible to make a video in very little time showing plating a copper item in gold. Gold can be applied straight onto the copper and it will look great. However, this would be very poor advice because copper needs to go through several prep stages in order for the plating to last. Copper is hugely prone to oxidisation and this needs to be dealt with in order for a lasting result. Shortcuts and 'hacks' are rarely useful when a process relies on specific chemistry to work successfully.

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On another note, regarding safety, as we are not looking to appeal to an audience attempting to plate with homemade chemicals or products not intended for electroplating, our recommendations will almost certainly differ to the advice given in videos/articles geared towards this. These practices are inconsistent and potentially dangerous with poor quality outcomes. 

We want you to be successful and have a wealth of information on various plating processes on our website. We are always happy to help and answer your questions both before and after purchase. We also have a YouTube channel of our own where we are building a growing collection of videos for different processes. Please reach out if you are unsure, we will offer transparent advice that ensures you'll be plating with confidence in no time at all.

No, pen plating isn&#;t thick enough. Silver requires a &#;strike coat&#; of either Nickle or Palladium before the gold. Palladium is preferred due to Nickle allergies. Also a sufficient coat of Palladium prevents copper migration to the surface where you get tarnishing. We do 2 minutes in the Palladium to achieve this.

Setting up plating is not terribly difficult. Check with your supplier to see if they have jewelers who can answer your questions and help you. For example both Rio Grande and Stuller have this available. I found that very helpful when I started with plating.

Equipment has to include a rectifier which converts the AC from the outlet to the DC that plating requires. Small scale can be done in glass beakers or glass dishes. You can get an all in one set-up with multiple tanks and rectifier included. The budget can vary broadly. You might find plating machines in the thousands of dollars or buy the things needed for significantly less. I set up 2 lines that run production and the equipment can be minimal. We opted for NOT using plating machines because it&#;s easier to swap out equipment on an open line. Here&#;s your sequence:

Electro Cleaner (degreaser)>Rinse>Acid Dip (neutralizer)>Rinse>Palladium>Rinse>Gold>Final Rinse and steam or dry

All water MUST be distilled or deionized. You need at least one Rinse tank between baths (two is even better). Electro Cleaner, Palladium and Gold all need heat. There are non-cyanide based Gold solutions available. You would need anodes, which are the pieces of metal connecting the current to the liquid. Electro Cleaner uses stainless steel (some people use a stainless steel container so that becomes the anode, Palladium uses platinized titanium, most Gold can use either.

It is possible to be very safe and environmentally friendly in plating. I&#;ve set up several small production plating lines at our company and this is a must for a business. Best if you have an area that is dedicated to plating, it&#;s easier to keep from contaminating other things and easier set-up.

And after all that, it may be that sending your plating out is more economical and easier for you. There does have to be testing per your situation. Plating is easy once things are set up. I can train someone in an hour and they can run the plating line as long as someone can answer their questions, etc&#; If you REALLY want to learn plating, that is a steeper learning curve. There are very few resources (books) geared toward the contemporary small shop. Specific information is more easily acquired from other jewelers or suppliers.

Good Luck,

Ruthanne

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