Are Gold Plated Items Valuable?
You may have a gold plated item, or could be interested in plating something to give it the appearance and lustre of real gold. However, you may be wondering how gold plating could affect its value. We’re going to break down the benefits of this service, including going into more detail about whether it can […]
Why Is Copper Such A Valuable Metal?
Copper is sometimes referred to as the king of scrap metal. It’s considered to be high value, often fetching large sums of money in scrap metal. But why is it so valuable? We’re going to explain what makes this metal so desirable in the following guide. Copper Is A Useful Metal Copper is valuable because […]
The Science Behind Electroplating
Electroplating is a great way to change the appearance and durability of an item or component. Put simply, it’s a way of coating pieces in a thin layer of metal. This introduces new properties, such as electrical conductivity, as well as increased resistance to abrasions and corrosion. Let’s learn more about the science behind this […]
The Benefits of Electroplating
Electroplating has been a technique used for almost a century. It’s common in almost all metalworks, yet very little is known about it, in terms of common knowledge. To explain it in a simple manner, electroplating is the process of coating objects in a thin layer of precious metals. The kind of metal used depends on […]
Gold Plating: Is It For You?
Gold platers can transform even the dullest of objects. Whether you’re looking to manufacture high-end electrical goods, revitalise an old piece of jewellery or create an ornamental spectacle, gold plating could be the right metal finish for you. With gold being such a costly precious metal, you’re probably wondering why this plating style is so […]
Rose Gold Plating: A Guide To Decorative Metals
Rose gold plating holds all the benefits of traditional gold plating with the added bonus of a rosy hue. Whether you’re looking for a fresh new aesthetic for jewellery or an ornament to compliment your latest interior redesign, this style offers a wide array of qualities to take advantage of. If you’re interested in this […]
The Benefits of Copper Plating
Copper plating is a metal finish that compliments certain applications. It boasts a number of advantages and can be used in multiple industries. For example, it’s extremely popular in the plumbing and electrical manufacturing sector for its malleable and conductive nature. With this in mind, you’re probably wondering which plating style is right for you. […]
The Process Of Metal Finishing
Metal finishers are able to create a variety of different products through the use of various finishing techniques. From electroplating to polishing, there are a number of useful applications for precious metals. The different plating and finish options can seem complex and overwhelming. With this in mind, we’ve put together this guide on the metal […]
How Can Metal Finishing Benefit You?
Without realising it, you see products that have had some sort of metal finishing every day. From computers to cars to jewellery, there’s multiple objects that benefit from this treatment. Finishing is usually done by a process called electroplating. This is a method that deposits metal ions onto a surface via electric current. There are […]
Broadway Brass’s Top Secret Project | The London 2012 Olympic Cauldron
The work we did work on the poles for the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron We had the honour of working on the poles used to construct the London 2012 Olympic Cauldron. The project comprised of 204 individually made copper petals on steel stems. There was a petal for each participating nation. The stems were built […]