Barrel plating is the most economical means to electroplate manufactured parts to specific requirements, including corrosion resistance and electrical properties.
BARREL ELECTROPLATING
The barrel plating method had its origins post-Civil War. The earliest electroplating units were made of wood which was the most highly available non-conductive material. Wood, however, posed problems with rapid deterioration and solution absorption. After World War II plastic became available and made barrel plating much easier and far more efficient.
