{"id":855,"date":"2021-08-05T10:30:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T10:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hitekproducts.com\/?p=855"},"modified":"2021-08-24T14:42:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T14:42:35","slug":"what-is-metal-part-masking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hitekproducts.com\/blog\/what-is-metal-part-masking\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Metal Part Masking?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Metal part masking or metal masking is used in metal finishing and plating to prevent a certain part of an object from being electroplated or covered in a finishing solution. This technique can be done for many reasons, including maintaining a component’s function or even for aesthetic purposes. In this article, we explore metal masking and why it\u2019s used during the electroplating process.<\/p>\n
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Now you know when you should use part metal masking, you may be wondering how to do this and which masking products<\/a> to invest in. There are several ways you can achieve electroplating masking<\/p>\n for these different scenarios. For flat areas on surfaces, taping can work well, using specialised masking tape<\/a> and masking tape dots<\/a> designed to withstand extreme temperatures and chemicals. For threading or other holes, you can plug using multipurpose silicone tapered plugs<\/a> for masking.<\/p>\n