Decorative precious metals plating lines
A meticulous galvanic treatment executed by decorative precious metals plating lines
The broad sphere of the design and production of automatic systems and machinery for surface treatments encompasses various industrial sectors, such as high fashion, automotive and aerospace engineering, jewellery, watchmaking, medical equipment, microelectronics, printed circuit boards, to mention but a few.
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The finishing of precious metals destined for industrial use requires the use of specific technical equipment: this is where decorative precious metals plating lines come into play. This lines produce high quality jewellery and accessories for goldsmiths and costume jewellery and jewellery shops.
In particular, decorative precious metals plating lines execute a precise galvanic treatment, an industrial process designed to treat all types of metal surfaces that have been previously cleaned, degreased or acid-treated, making them aesthetically pleasing, more resistant to oxidation and corrosion, and stronger.
Among the various galvanic treatment processes carried out at industrial level by decorative precious metals plating lines, is the “gold-plating” of metals. During galvanic treatment, the line immerses the metal in a liquid solution with a continuous flow of current, so that the metal ions can deposit on the newly-treated surface.
The “galvanic bath” is followed by polishing and the homogenization of the metal. However, the latter procedure carried out by decorative precious metals plating lines fell into disuse over 50 years ago. The metal is now ready to be worked and decorated accordingly, giving life to all kinds and sizes of elegant jewellery and accessories.
