R A Chilton Ltd are a Specialist Copper Electroplating Company. Our expertise is in thick copper electroforming on to steel, and we specialise in producing solid copper rotors on steel shafts. We can also plate onto Carbon, Brass, Nickel, Copper, Titanium, and other substrates.
Our chemical process for cleaning, pickling and etching Titanium runs in a dedicated fume cabinet and is designed for safe handling and use of Hydrofluoric Acid and other hazardous chemicals required for titanium processing. Copper plating after cleaning prevents the oxide layer reforming and facilitates a good electrical contact.
Proud to be sponsoring our local high school to take part in Race to the Line for a second year.
Join us at Surface World 26th-27th February 2025 to celebrate 100years of the IMF
2024 marks the 50th year of Copper Electroplated Air Bearing Spindles
2014 R A Chilton become Sustaining Member
2016 Wendy awarded FIMF
2024 Wendy is appointed Director and Trustee.