Advanced Plating
Advanced Plating provides electroplating and surface finishing from Portland, Tennessee. Its work includes automotive restoration and aftermarket components, architectural fixtures, and parts for the music industry. Buyers comparing suppliers should consider its emphasis on appearance, restoration, and finished components when evaluating it for a project.
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Challenges Advanced Plating Can Help Solve
Restoring a damaged surface before plating
Refinishing an older component can require more than a new coating. Advanced Plating describes stripping, repair, copper buildup, and polishing before the final plated finish. Its published processes cover aluminum, steel, and pot metal, with preparation adapted to the condition and material of the part.
Coordinating preparation and finishing
The company describes a facility workflow that includes stripping, bead blasting, surface preparation, repair, rack plating, and quality inspection. This makes it relevant to projects that need surface restoration and finishing considered together, rather than a coating specification alone.
Sourcing finishing for commercial components
Beyond individual restoration work, Advanced Plating lists commercial polishing, plating, and powder coating for automotive, music, marine, and industrial applications. Buyers with repeat production should discuss the required finish, quantity, and acceptance criteria when requesting a quotation.
Supported Plating Processes
| Types of Plating | Chrome, black chrome, nickel, copper, gold, and brass finishes |
|---|---|
| Substrates | Published restoration processes cover aluminum, steel, and pot metal. Confirm the specific alloy and finish combination. |
| Functional Properties | The reviewed service descriptions emphasize decorative appearance and surface restoration. Confirm any electrical, wear, or corrosion requirements against the proposed coating specification. |
When Is Advanced Plating a Good Fit?
Advanced Plating is a candidate for buyers seeking decorative plating, restoration, or commercial component finishing in the United States. Its published services are particularly relevant when the appearance and condition of the underlying surface matter. For precision functional applications, request confirmation of coating thickness, tolerances, inspection methods, and any required qualifications.
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Company Profile
| Company Name | Advanced Plating |
|---|---|
| Company Address | 111 Industrial Drive, Portland, TN 37148, United States |
| U.S. Locations | Portland, Tennessee |
| Official Website | Advanced Plating |
Functional Plating Services
by Industry
and Component Type
Semiconductor Components
“We need a shop for difficult plating others declined.”
Japan, est. 1931
- Precious Metal Plating
for Micro Components - Mitsuya supports uniform precious metal plating on parts down to 0.1 mm in diameter. This can help improve precision and durability in semiconductor inspection equipment.
- High-Adhesion Plating
for Tips and Contacts - Mitsuya has developed an in-house process for titanium and tungsten that does not require heat treatment. It can support high-adhesion plating on pin and card contact areas.
- Support for New Product Development
- Engineers can consult Mitsuya before semiconductor IC specifications are finalized and verify performance through prototypes. This can help reduce development risk and rework costs.
- Electronics and Telecommunications
- Semiconductor Inspection Equipment
- Space Development
Automotive Components
“We need 10 million parts delivered on time, every time.”
U.S., est. 1932
- Consistent Quality and
Lead Times at Volume - Greystone has an annual mass-production record of 130 million automotive parts*1 through machining and plating.
- Single-Source Support from Processing through Plating
- Machining and plating are completed within the same group. Fewer delays between processes can help reduce costs.
- Quality Standards
Automakers Trust - All U.S. locations are IATF 16949 certified, with plating process control that meets OEM quality standards.
- Automotive
- Firearms
Aircraft
Components
“Nadcap is required. We need proven certification experience.”
U.S., est. 1960
- Smoother Approval
from Major Primes - An approved supplier to Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and others, with more than 80 Nadcap-accredited processes.
- Aerospace & Defense Work on a Certification-First Basis
- Proven across a wide range of mission-critical components, including missiles and fighter aircraft.
- Meets Defense Standards, Even the Strictest
- Its cadmium-replacement zinc-nickel plating won a 2020 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award and has been used on the F-35*2.
- Aerospace and Defense
- Medical Devices
*2 Source: Anoplate official website https://www.anoplate.com/news-and-events/zinc-nickel-plating-highlights-2020-secretary-of-defense-environmental-award/