What is Brush Plating?
Brush plating , or selective plating, is a method of electroplating on a localized area without the use of an immersion tank. It is primarily used for enhancing surfaces on OEM components, permanent repairs and salvaging worn or mis-machined parts. Although, originally conceived and developed by George Ixci in Paris, France in 1938, the technique has been engineered and enhanced by continuous research and development. The equipment is portable, enabling technicians to plate parts in place without disassembly, saving companies money and minimizing down time. In a typical operation, the part is first masked and then a series of base material-specific preparatory steps are conducted to ensure an adherent deposit. The last step is the plating of the metal deposit to the desired thickness. A portable power pack provides the direct current required for plating, anodizing and electropolishing. The power pack has two leads, one of which is connected to the plating tool and the other which is