Industries Served

Across industries, metal finishing, coating, and plating provide many benefits to critical parts and applications. Different materials provide different benefits, such as:

Added wear resistance, ruggedization, or damage protection.
Improved electrical conductivity.
Chemical and corrosion resistance.
Reducing surface friction.
Improved hardness, physical strength, and fatigue resistance.
Improving appearance and component or product lifespan.
Enhanced thermal conductivity or thermal barrier performance.
Protecting dimensional stability or restoring components to original dimensions.

Established in 1931, New Method Plating Co., Inc. (NMP) provides precision metal finishing and electroplating services for applications in the aerospace, military and defense, communications, automotive, electronics, and other industries.

Learn about our capabilities for these key industries, as well as the specialties, certifications, and experience that set us apart.

Aerospace and Aviation

Due to extreme operating conditions and safety requirements, aerospace applications must follow strict standards for materials, manufacturing, and precision. We have Nadcap AS7108 company-level certification and ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100 certifications, which means we can meet the requirements for quality and compliance in this industry.

Some common applications for plating in this industry include:

Landing Gear Components
Valves.
Pump Parts.
Actuators.
Engine Turbines and Compressor Parts.
Hardware and Fasteners.

We work with chemical film coatings and precision plating options, including cadmium and others, that comply with MIL-SPEC standards. Quality assurance protocols include salt spray and adhesion testing and first-article qualification.

Communications, Electronics, and Security Devices

Temperature extremes, the need for high reliability, and continual operation all contribute to wear and tear on equipment and parts used in the electronic and switching components common to communications, electronic, and security device applications.

These industries require high-performance electroplating and metal finishing for improved solderability, corrosion resistance, and enhanced thermal and electrical conductivity. Plating with cadmium, nickel, and zinc is common for components such as:

Circuit board components.
Switches.
Connectors.
EMI shields.
Making non-conductive materials (e.g., plastic buttons) electrically conductive.

At New Method Plating Co., Inc., our plating services support signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility. Our precision plating and coatings are optimized for high-performance applications, anti-theft protection and regulatory standards including REACH, IPC, and RoHS.

Construction, Automotive, and General Industry

Equipment and devices used in the construction, automotive, and industrial sectors require durable zinc electroplating and metal finishing to enhance aesthetic, structural, and performance qualities. Common applications for plating in these industries include:

Engine and transmission components.
Pump and hydraulic parts.
Industrial tools.
Heavy equipment components.
Structural components (e.g., steel beams, rebar, fasteners).
Decorative and functional architectural elements.

Our services for these industries meet ISO, industry-specific, and, for automotive applications, IATF 16949 requirements.

Hardware and Fasteners

Our plating services are ideal for hardware and fasteners that require durable surfaces and exact tolerances with superior corrosion resistance and mechanical strength. Not only do protective coatings extend the useful life of these parts, they also help maintain dimensional stability for better fit and holding power.

Many types of hardware and fasteners benefit from plating, including:

Screws, bolts, nuts.
Clips, brackets, pins.
Nails.
Hose fittings.
Hand, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools (e.g., wrenches, grippers, pliers).
Washers.

Common finishing options offered by NMP include zinc, nickel, and cadmium plating to 0.0005 – 0.0008 in. We provide automated processing for high-volume orders and aim to make all projects as cost-effective as possible.

Our plating processes result in consistent, high-quality finishes that are compatible with the substrate materials for dependable performance. Plating is compliant with SAE, ISO, and ASTM requirements, as well as environmental initiatives, such as REACH and RoHS.

Military and Defense

Components for the military and defense sector require highly specialized electroplating and metal finishing to ensure corrosion resistance, durability, and performance in extreme environments and to meet MIL-STD requirements. Plating provides vital surface protection, increasing ruggedization for combat, outdoor, and heavy-use conditions.

Common applications that include plating are:

Aircraft landing gear.
Communication device components.
Electronics and gauges.
Firearms.
Military vehicles.
Weapon systems.

We maintain ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications, and use processes that comply with Mil-Spec and other industry standards. For quality assurance purposes, we use Fisher x-ray technology for precision plating thickness testing, and can also work with customer-supplied gauges or perform ASTM and other defined testing protocols as required.

Why Choose New Method Plating Co., Inc.?

NMP is a trusted company with the capabilities and cross-industry experience to meet customers’ requirements for any application or industry. A benchmarking survey by Products Finishing magazine indicates that New Method Plating Co., Inc. is regarded as one of the best finishing shops in the United States, excelling in the areas of:

Business strategies and performances.
Current finishing technology.
Finishing practices and performances.
Training and human resources.

Learn More About Our Tailored Metal Finishing Solutions

New Method Plating Co., Inc. delivers high-quality, compliant finishes for industrial applications. Our capabilities include chem film coatings, copper, zinc, nickel, and cadmium plating, vapor degreasing, passivation, and sand blasting.

Contact us to learn about our electroplating and metal finishing capabilities, or request a quote to get started on your next project today.