Can I plate the 3d printed metal in Gold/Silver?

Discussion in 'Materials' started by 8155_deleted, Aug 16, 2009.

  1. 8155_deleted
    8155_deleted Member
    I am interested in making jewellery.

    If I had some models printed in steel, could I then have it plated in gold or silver from any standard plating service??
     
  2. 20201_deleted
    20201_deleted Member
    YES,
    Electroless Gold and Nickel plating take to this composite like a duck to water. I suppose Silver would too.

    -G
     
  3. 8155_deleted
    8155_deleted Member
    Great :-]

    Any suggestions on ways to smooth the surface finish? – as I understand the tolerance is 0.1mm – which might give an undesirable orange peel effect ??

    This is still in the context of having the item plated. So any method to better prepare the surface would not affect the final plating process.

    Thx