Meadville Plating

Over 50 years of unsurpassed quality & service

Specializing in Plating for the precision tool and die, machine, and mold industries since 1969

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Our Services

Meadville Plating specializes in plating for the precision tool and die, machine, and mold industries. Since 1969, we have been providing the highest quality hard chrome and nickel plating of molds, dies, tools, jigs, and fixtures. We have adapted to new technology over the years and we continue to provide the highest quality, best service and fastest turnaround possible.

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About Meadville Plating

With more than 2,000 customers across the United States, MPC has earned a reputation of unsurpassed quality and service. We are committed to continuous improvement and on-time delivery. Make Meadville Plating your source for the best in tool and die, mold, and repair plating.

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Plating Thickness Range Hardness Rc Corrosion Resistance Used for Repairs Coefficient of Friction
Hard Chrome Flash / Smoke .00003 – .0004 68-70 Good No .15
Hard Chrome Buildup .0004 – .030+ 68-70 Excellent Yes .15
ARMTEC .00005 – .0001 70-72 Excellent No .12
MAP .001 – .100 + 40-50 Excellent Excellent .22
Poly-Tec .00005 – .0001 68-72 Excellent No .04
Nichro-Shield .0001-.001 68-70 Very Good No .15
Electroless Nickel High Phos. .00005 – .002 44-48
HT to High 60s
Better Than Low Phos Can Be .21
Electroless Nickel Low Phos. (Hard) .00005 – .002 56-62
HT to 68 – 70
Good Can Be .21
Duratec .00004-.001 56-58 67-68 HT Good Can Be .04
Nickel / Teflon® “Lubritec” .00005 – .001 48 – 59 Good No .05
Hard Coat Anodizing Type III Black and Clear .0007-.001 Surface and .0007-.001
Impregnate Approx.
Mid 60s Good No .7
Anodizing Type II Colored and Clear .0003-.0005 Surface and
Impregnate Approx.
54 – 56 Good No .7
Passivation Only Stainless Steel N/A N/A N/A N/A
Electropolish Only Stainless Steel N/A N/A N/A N/A

*Dry sliding friction coefficients vary depending on the surfaces characteristic of the two parts.