Plastic In. Metal Out.

What if your parts had the conductivity, wear resistance, and durability of metal; in geometries impossible to machine, stamp, cut, or cast?

That’s electroplating. A hard metal shell bonded to a 3D printed polymer core creates a composite with properties 3D printing alone can’t reach.

We modeled, printed, and plated real parts from a range of industries, and we’ll show you what they can do: electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, corrosion resistance, improved strength, and premium cosmetic finishes. Then, we’ll get into the details and best practices with the electroplating veterans at RePliForm Inc.

You’ll come away understanding:

• How electroplating works, and which printing technologies and materials suit it best
• Plating options that maximize performance for your application
• Design considerations to plan for up front
• Where plated parts complement, or replace, traditionally manufactured metal
• How plating cuts tooling, shortens lead times, and lowers manufacturing costs