Chrome Plating Services

YuanYi provides hard chrome and decorative chrome plating for custom CNC machined parts. We support prototypes and low-volume production with controlled masking, plating and final inspection.

Chrome Plating Options for Your Parts

YuanYi offer hard chrome and decorative chrome plating for CNC machined parts, depending on how the part will be used and what finish is required.

Hard Chrome Plating

A good choice for shafts, rods, rollers, mold parts and other components that need better wear resistance and a harder working surface.

Decorative Chrome Plating

Used mainly for visible parts that need a smooth, bright and clean-looking finish, such as covers, housings and handles.

Masking for Critical Areas

Threads, holes, sealing faces and other areas can be masked when they should not be plated.

Grinding and Polishing After Plating

For parts with tighter size or surface requirements, we can coordinate grinding or polishing after plating to bring the part closer to the final drawing requirements.

Metals We Use for Chrome-Plated CNC Parts

We support chrome plating for a range of machined metal parts. Surface preparation and plating requirements are adjusted based on the base material and part use.

Steel

Common for shafts, rollers, tooling and wear components that need a hard and durable surface.

Stainless Steel

Used for precision parts that need added wear resistance, surface hardness or a bright plated finish.

Aluminum

Suitable for selected machined parts when proper pretreatment and underlayer preparation are used.

Chrome plated brass and copper alloy parts

Brass & Copper Alloys

Often used for decorative parts, fittings, hardware and selected functional components.

Chrome-Plated Parts We Commonly Handle

We support chrome plating for a wide range of custom CNC machined parts, from simple shafts and bushings to more complex housings and tooling components. Plating areas, masking and final dimensions can be controlled according to your drawing requirements.

Chrome-plated CNC connector with a polished surface finish for improved functionality.

Chrome-plated CNC flange with sleek, corrosion-resistant finish for reliable performance.

Chrome-plated CNC housing with smooth and polished surface for enhanced protection.

Chrome-plated CNC motor housing with high shine and corrosion-resistant finish.

Chrome-plated CNC shaft with a glossy finish, ensuring durability and resistance.

Chrome plated precision shaft with mounting end

Keeping Critical Dimensions After Chrome Plating

Chrome plating adds material to the part surface, so critical dimensions need to be considered before plating.For precision CNC parts, we review plating areas, machining allowance and final size requirements based on the drawing.

01 Machining Allowance

Critical surfaces can be machined with suitable allowance before plating, leaving room for coating thickness and final finishing.

02 Masking Critical Areas

Threads, holes, sealing faces and other areas that should stay unplated can be masked according to the drawing.

03 Plating Thickness Control

Chrome thickness is selected based on wear, surface and dimensional requirements instead of applying the same coating to every part.

04 Grinding & Final Inspection

For tighter dimensions or surface finish requirements, grinding or polishing can be arranged after plating, followed by final dimensional inspection.

Chrome Plating for Different Applications

Chrome plating is used on machined parts that need better wear resistance, a harder working surface, or a bright decorative finish.

Industrial Equipment

Used for shafts, rollers, cylinders and other moving parts exposed to wear or repeated contact.

Automotive Components

Suitable for rods, pins, sleeves, fittings and selected visible metal parts.

Chrome plated parts for automation and robotics

Automation & Robotics

Common for sliding parts, shafts, guides and other precision components with repeated motion.

Chrome plated mold and tooling components

Mold & Tooling Parts

Used on selected mold surfaces, inserts and tooling components where wear resistance is important.

How We Check Chrome-Plated Parts

After plating, we check the part again based on the drawing and surface requirements. Critical dimensions, plated areas and visible surfaces are inspected before shipment.

Dimensional Inspection

Critical diameters, holes, threads and mating features are checked after plating to confirm the final size.

Coating Thickness

Plating thickness can be checked when required by the drawing or project specification.

Surface & Coverage Check

We inspect plated surfaces for uneven coverage, visible defects, scratches and other cosmetic issues.

Final Quality Records

Dimensional reports and inspection records can be provided based on project requirements.

Need Chrome Plating for Your CNC Parts?

Send us your drawing and plating requirements. We’ll review the material, plated areas, critical dimensions and finishing needs before quoting.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.Can you mask areas that should not be chrome plated?

Yes. Threads, holes, sealing faces and other areas can be masked according to the drawing.

2.Does chrome plating change part dimensions?

Yes. Chrome plating adds thickness to the surface, so critical dimensions and machining allowance should be considered before plating.

3.Can aluminum parts be chrome plated?

Yes, but aluminum requires proper pretreatment and usually an appropriate underlayer before chrome plating.

4.Can you grind or polish parts after hard chrome plating?

Yes. Grinding or polishing can be coordinated when tighter final dimensions or surface finish are required.

5.Do you support prototypes and low-volume orders?

Yes. We support prototypes, replacement parts and low-volume production for suitable projects.

6.What information should I provide for a quote?

Send your drawing, material, required plating area, thickness or finish requirements, quantity and any critical dimensions.

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