Wear-Resistant Coating
Save time and money with DyClad TDC (thin dense chrome) wear-resistant coating application. The surface enhancement process boosts manufacturing efficiency while improving product performance. DyClad is a specialized hard chrome plating technique that can enhance tool service life and provide an excellent surface finish, with a hardness exceeding 70 Rockwell C.
The surface is lubricious with a low friction coefficient. The even deposit is also an efficient armored coating that can substitute for paint in some industrial applications. Coating thickness is uniform and adds minimal changes to dimensions, and maintains print tolerances.
Industrial components coated with DyClad hard chrome plating can maintain their integrity in high-stress operations. Consistent operation allows you to reduce maintenance costs, minimize downtime and optimize your processes. You’ll also enjoy a higher return on your machinery and equipment.
If you have questions, contact Hale Performance Coatings for a consultation. Our technical support staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
How Wear-Resistant Coatings Work
The DyClad process was developed in 1977 through research in proprietary bath electronics and surface finishing. It can be used with most ferrous and nonferrous metals. We apply DyClad with the same level of skill and quality built into our conventional hard chroming service.
We apply pure chromium to create a protective layer for manufacturing and mechanical equipment. The wear-resistant barrier helps maintain the integrity of tools and components in corrosive and abrasive conditions. DyClad plating is completed via mechanical or metallurgical bonding to create a strong merged layer. That allows for even stress distribution, impact resistance and erosion deflection.
Our Wear-Resistant Coating Process
Surface Preparation
Surface preparation is crucial for effective DyClad bonding. Proper removal of oils, contaminants and oxidation depends on the material type and condition. Options include chemical cleansing, dry and wet blasting, non-abrasive scrubbing and electro-etching.
Coating Application
DyClad is typically applied using electroplating coating methods. Advanced processing design and procedures make DyClad unique from competing coatings. Precision and functionality are the primary objectives of the application.
Curing
Solidifying the DyClad bonding process promotes application integrity and prevents flaking and chipping.
Inspection
The final step of our DyClad hard chrome plating process includes a thorough visual inspection. Any imperfections left after cleaning and polishing will be magnified and reflected on the finished plated surface. We will complete several rounds of finishing to ensure you receive the highest quality product.
Benefits of Using Wear-Resistant Coatings
DyClad surface enhancement makes manufacturing more efficient while improving end-product performance. Additional benefits include:
Fewer finishing steps: Our process eliminates the need for additional grinding, polishing and secondary operations typically required with other surface treatments.
Extra hardness: DyClad produces an equivalent micro-thin hardness of Rockwell C70. That supports a longer service life with dramatic reductions in galling, seizing, metal pickup, sticking, erosion and corrosion.
Less friction and wear: The treatment improves surface retention and circulation of lubricants. When applied to one of two gliding steel parts, DyClad can reduce friction by about 47%.
Superior bonding: DyClad bonds will adhere under standard bend tests and withstand the force of cold extrusion and forming. The bond handles repeated flexing without chipping, flaking, cracking, peeling or separating.
Easy removal: Unlike other surface treatments, DyClad can be removed without damage to the substrate, allowing you to make engineering changes easily.
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FAQs
What is the lifespan of wear‑resistant coatings?
DyClad coating can enhance your tool or component’s service life several times longer than uncoated alternatives. The lifespan depends on the state of the substrate, the quality of application and maintenance. Our coatings can last between five to 10 years.
How thick should coatings be?
The standard thickness ranges from 0.00002 to 0.0002 inches. We can apply thinner or thicker layers depending on the equipment type and application.
Do you handle recoating?
The coating can be removed and taken back to the original size without dimensional issues. It can be reapplied even if you have a new coating on an existing part, reducing the cost of manufacturing a new component.
How do coatings affect dimensional tolerances?
DyClad TDC doesn’t alter the dimensions of machine parts, tools and components. Our detailed engineering and processing allow for print and part tolerances to be maintained.