3D printing post-processing process —— Special Texture：Plating

3D printed products can be post-processed to make the product itself have a special texture, such as gold, silver, chrome, aluminum and other metal properties.The most popular method is electroplating, which is the process of plating a thin layer of other metals or alloys on the surface of the workpiece using the principle of electrolysis.It can improve wear resistance, electrical conductivity, light reflection, corrosion resistance and enhance the appearance.

In terms of electroplating material selection, chrome plating is the most popular as a relatively economical electroplating method. At the same time, chrome plating also has more selectivity in the colors that can be presented. Therefore, when manufacturing display products that require a special and excellent appearance, A chrome finish would be preferred.

The colors of chrome plating include silver, red, gold, etc. Although the coloring effect will be affected by the volume and shape of the product, the mirror gloss of the color is extremely high, which cannot be achieved by pure handwork, painting and dip-dyeing. Electroplating and coloring have the highest cost. Although they are greatly affected by the limitations of materials and product volume and shape, the appearance of the product is excellent.