ELECTROLESS NICKEL
Electroless Nickel MIL-C-26074 E

 

 

Similar to stainless steel in color. Plates uniformly in recesses and cavities (does not build up on edges). Corrosion resistance is good for coatings over .001" thickness. Electroless nickel is used extensively in salvage of mis-matched parts. Also, for inside dimensions and irregular shapes (where assembly tolerances need uniformity provided by "electroless" process).

MIL-C-26074 E

Class 2 Baking Schedule to Achieve Hardness

Temperature °(F)/ Hours
500° f / 4 hrs
550° f / 2 hrs
650° f / 1 to 1.5 hrs
750° f / 0.5 to 1 hrs

Achieve hardness on nickel, copper, cobalt and titanium base alloys by baking 650° F. +/- 10° F. for 1-1-1/2 hours.

Class 1 Unless otherwise specified As coated
Class 2 Steel, copper, nickel, cobalt-titanium-based alloys and any basis metal not adversely affected by heating as specified.
Class 3 Aluminum alloy, heat treatable, processed to improve adhesion of the nickel deposit.
Class 4 Aluminum alloy, heat treatable, processed to improve adhesion of the nickel deposit.
Grade A .001" min.
Grade B .0005" min..
Grade C .0015" min