American Society of Electroplated Plastics

American Society of Electroplated Plastics, Standards and GuidelinesforElectroplatedPlastics, 3rd ed., Prentice-HaU, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1984. 

Specifications and Test Methods. The American Society of Electroplated Plastics pubHshes a comprehensive book covering most technical aspects of testing and control (24). A number of ASTM standards have been issued that cover thickness, adhesion, and thermal-cycling resistance of the total plated film. Some specifically for plated plastics include ... 

Durney, L.J., Ed., The Electroplating Engineering Handbook, American Society of Electroplated Plastics, 4th ed., Washington, DC, 1984. 

Figure 9.34b shows the various layers in an electrolytic coating. Electrolytic plated parts are nearly indistinguishable from metal parts, and due to the plastic body, the plated plastic parts are lighter, less expensive, and can be used in a wider range of designs than their metal counterp irts. To provide a standard rating for plated plastic, the American Society of Electroplated Plastic (ASEP) has developed a service condition code for common applications. 

American Society of Electroplated Plastics, Inc. 1767 Business Center Dr., Suite 302 Reston, VA 22090 Phone 703-438-8292 Pax 703-438-3113... 

Standards and guidelines for electroplated plastics. American Society of Electroplated Plastics. Englewood Chffs, NJ Prentice-Hall, Inc, 1984. 

A.STM B533, Std. Test Methodfor Pee/ Strength of Metal Electroplated Plastics, American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, Pa., 1992. 

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