1、Shift towards sustainable plastic plating:Cr3 and Cr6 free platingPABLO JAVIER RAMOS CUEVASGLOBAL SALES/ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR TAIYO MANUFACTURING SUMMARYConcepts and context:electroplating,hexavalent chrome,AIAG,REACHShift towards sustainable plating:reasonsDecorative chrome plating of plastics:str
2、uctureDifferences between Cr3 Usage and Cr6 free usageShift towards Cr3 usage:use of BLWShaping the future of plating:Non-Hexa Cr6 free etching lineAbout Taiyo Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.Commitment with sustainability and carbon neutrality2Concepts and contextElectroplating:a process in which a thin laye
3、r of metal is deposited onto a surface using an electric current.Plating of plastics:performed since 1950s,without a technical evolution since then.Main uses:to enhance durability,prevent corrosion,and provide a polished,high-quality finish on a variety of components.Reliable and suitable for mass p
4、roduction.3Concepts and contextHexavalent chrome:A chemical widely used in a variety of industries(automotive,textile,stainless steel,wood).Other names:hex-chrome,Cr6,Cr(VI),etc.Essential for chrome plating(used as chromic acid,Cr03)due to hardness and wear resistance.Harmful for the environment and
5、 potentially carcinogenic for the human body.Limited content in products(according to RoHS).Usage restricted in the EU since 2017.4Concepts and contextAIAG:Automotive Industry Action Group(North America)Global automotive industrys group with OEMs,suppliers,and service providers to create best-in-cla
6、ss processes for quality,supply chain,and sustainability.Electroplating Work Group:forum to address drivers and challenges in transitioning to hexavalent chromium-free and PFAS-free processes.REACH:Registration,Evaluation,Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals(European Union).Organism establishe