Product And Services Guide

Electroforms

Electroforming is a manufacturing method generally considered an
exacting form of replication in metal of a master mandrel, which may or
may not be metallic, by electrodeposition. This is indeed a simple
definition of a process which can make extremely complicated
components when the need presents itself. In Fact some component types
can only be made by the electroforming process while other components
which may be made by other means are manufactured more economically
through the electroforming process.

Heavy Deposition

Unlike electroforming in which the electrodeposit is removed from a
master mandrel, heavy deposition is the science of adherently depositing
a metallic layer over a metallic or non-metallic substrate. In this case we
do not actually create a component, rather we augment the properties of
the original surface to make it more suitable for it's designated task.
Increased surface hardness or an atmospheric barrier layer can be applied
in layers over 1" thick, for example....

Thin Film Coatings

Meeting the same basic design requirement as heavy deposition, thin film
coatings are used to augment the properties of the electroformed
components base material in some way. The ability of Platinum to stand
up to concentrated Hydrochloric Acid, even anodically, to protect a nickel
or copper electroform is one example. The application of vacuum
deposited Aluminum to enhance the reflectivity of a mirrored surface is
another....

Outside Product Development

From one time consultation to the creation of a turn key facility,
American Galvano can make your life easier and save you time and money
with regard to your electroforming projects.