HOW
IT IS DONE
Select
plating has been around for a number
of years, but the technology was not
progressing significantly until recently.
Hand masking with lacquer was the principle
method used and is still widely used
today. This process, however has some
drawbacks. One is the need for solvent
to remove the lacquer from the coin
after plating. Another is the high reject
rate due to inconsistent masking. Also
it is very labor intensive.
Pen
plating is another method used for select
plating. It is much more environmentally
friendly than hand masking, but for
particular designs, some masking is
still needed. Also without masking,
it is difficult to have consistent output.
Pen plating is also very labor intensive.
The
patented Goldenhance® technology uses
no lacquers, or solvents, making it more
environmentally friendly. It has a low rejection
rate, and plating with our process is not
as labor intensive.
How
is this possible? Our high-tech plating
system employs microscopes, computers,
lasers, and the latest in cutting edge
materials to produce what is required
for high-volume select gold plating.
ARE
WE FOR YOU?
If
you are in need of selective gold plating
on your silver coins, medallions, or
bars, we can accommodate sizes from
1 gram to 1 kilogram.
Due
to the time involved in the initial
preparation for plating, the Goldenhance®
process is not cost effective for individual
coins or very small quantities; however,
we do have low minimum piece requirements
and can process very large orders as
well.
GETTING
STARTED
After
you have browsed the samples of what
has been done for other customers, and
have decided that Goldenhance® may
fit your needs, then you are ready to
move on to the next step.
If
you have a specific project in mind,
be prepared to send artwork, and we
will discuss your request by phone or
e-mail.
Pricing
is determined by several factors:
- Size
of coin or medallion
- Complexity
of the plated area
- One
or two-sided plating
- Quantities
OUR
PLACE OR YOURS
If
you anticipate large yearly production
of select plated coins, you may want
to consider the advantages of plating
on your own premises. Some of our customers
have chosen to use our process at their
own facilities for a variety of reasons.
They have realized savings in postage.
They have eliminated damage caused from
shipping and extra handling. Some like
the advantage of utilizing their own
work force, which was easily trained
for the task. Others find having total
control over the project timeline is
important. All agree there are many
cost-saving benefits to using the Goldenhance®
system in-house.
Should
you decide to do you own plating, we
will assist you in developing the most
efficient system for your individual
needs. We can recommend easily maintained
gold plating solutions, efficient cleaning
systems and provide ideas and accessories
to simplify the handling of your coins.
We also have available fully self-contained
digital plating stations, designed and built
here at Goldenhance.
Each
properly equipped station has the capability
of safely producing hundreds of 1 oz. coins
per shift with an experienced operator.
Therefore, your potential production rate
is easily expandable simply by adding plating
stations and operators.
