The Cost of Hard Chrome

The price of Hard Chrome plating depends on many factors. As a general rule there is no set formula for cost, unless similar or identical parts are processed on a continuing basis.

50" Diameter Bearing Ring Set Up for Hard Chrome Plating
50" Diameter Bearing Ring Set Up for Hard Chrome Plating

Some of these variables are:

  • Overall size of the part to be plated
  • Square inches of the Area to be plated
  • Base Material to be plated
  • Difficulty of set up:  i.e.  Fixtures and Electrode Fabrication
  • Quality and Delivery required
  • How much masking material and type
  • How much chrome is required