{"id":926,"date":"2023-03-31T16:27:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T16:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hitekproducts.com\/?p=926"},"modified":"2023-03-31T16:27:03","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T16:27:03","slug":"why-is-masking-necessary-for-electroplating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hitekproducts.com\/blog\/why-is-masking-necessary-for-electroplating\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is Masking Necessary For Electroplating?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Electroplating is a metal finishing process that is used in a wide range of industries for a vast number of different applications. Interestingly, the process dates back to the early 18th<\/sup> century and has since continued to evolve. Despite this, the electroplating process is still largely unknown to many outside of the industry.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, our Hi-Tek experts are on hand to explore any questions you might have. In this blog post, we\u2019re looking into electroplating masking products.<\/p>\n

What Is Metal Masking Tape For?<\/h2>\n

The process of electroplating involves applying a thin layer of metal onto the surface of a material. This is done to change the physical properties of an object, and can be used to give objects increased wear resistance, corrosion protection or aesthetic appeal, as well as to increase thickness. Other benefits of electroplating also include improved electrical conductivity, heat resistance and improved hardness.<\/p>\n

At the same time, there can be instances where you may not necessarily want the whole surface area to be electroplated. For instance, this could be when you don\u2019t want an item to lose its original function. In this situation, masking tape for electroplating<\/a> and other masking products can be applied to certain areas of the item to prevent it being electroplated.<\/p>\n

Here are a few scenarios where electroplate masking tape could be necessary:<\/p>\n