Electroplating - Plating Metals

At a glance..

Electroplating is a method of covering objects with a thin layer of metal. Discovered by Michael Faraday in the 1830's it has enjoyed enthusiastic development and application in many areas of industry, and touches our everyday lives in many ways. This manual and our kits, have been designed to help the smaller operation obtain a professional finish, with fairly basic plating techniques.

The details..

'The Complete Plating Manual' by Caswell Inc. is the ultimate guide to electroplating. This book covers all aspects of the process in detail - from safety procedures and setting up your workshop to repairing pitted metals and casting new parts. The manual has been designed with smaller operations in mind but still offers professional finishes using basic techniques.

This version of the manual includes many new additions such as improved setup notes for each procedure along with photographs that help visualize each setup clearly. All chemicals used are pre-weighed so no prior knowledge of chemistry is required; however personal safety should be taken into consideration when handling these toxic substances.

One unique feature about this book is its 'keep it simple' philosophy which makes it easy for novice users to experience pleasure seeing their first results within 5-10 minutes after starting their project! Additionally, there's technical support available on Caswell's website where customers can access updated information or use PRS (Problem Resolution System) if they encounter any issues during their projects.

Overall,'The Complete Plaiting Manual' serves as an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning how-to plate objects with metal coatings at home or small workshops without requiring extensive equipment or expertise.