
You love the brushed aluminium finish on your top-of-the-range designer laptop. And you want the same finish for the high-end medical device you're specifying. But this may not be as easy as you think. The aluminium grade you want may not be readily available. Or the finishing may require special techniques.

Have you ever marvelled at the sleek finish on your favourite gadgets? This level of finish is achieved from a process that is part science, part artistry. We're talking about plating. In this blog, we take you through what plating actually is, why you might choose plating, the factors that affect the final plating finish, and how you can allow for plating at design stage.