What not to chome???

[eskimo3883]

Hi,

Not sure if this deserves a new topic but I would like some input on chroming mistakes. I am getting ready to try sending out parts to re-chrome and am wondering if anyone has experienced any pitfalls they could point to. This might just be a suggestion on what not to re-chrome. I am thinking a good shop will both strip and replace the chrome layer and there could easily be a few microns change up or down in their dimensions. Are there particular components I should leave alone? Do (fine Vs course) threaded items pose a problem?

[captain]

Generally chrome does not get down into female threads very much, male thread is more of a problem. It depends on how thick the plater builds up the layer.

[Bryan]

On the 1st production run of the Phoenix nozzles the machinist figured in the thickness of the chrome on the male threads…..On the 1st 7 pre production units it was not taken into consideration and we had some very tight fits on the nozzle to body and nozzle to yoke clearances. The person doing the chrome work took a very personal interest in each of the nozzles. I know that we owe some of the success of the project to his attention to detail. Chrome is a blessing when it's done right and a real eyesore when done wrong....