AMS 2404 Nickel Plating

Aerospace-grade nickel plating services compliant with AMS 2404 for durability, conductivity, and dimensional precision.

Specification Overview

AMS 2404 defines the requirements for electrodeposited nickel coatings used in aerospace and defense components. The specification covers coating types, plating thickness, adhesion, corrosion resistance, and hydrogen embrittlement relief.

Type I: Sulfamate nickel (low stress, ductile)
Type II: Watts nickel (decorative, hard)
Thickness: 12.5µm – 100µm depending on criticality
Adhesion: Bend test or thermal cycle per spec
Post-treatment: Hydrogen embrittlement baking for high-strength steel

Applications & Advantages

Aerospace hydraulic and fuel system components
Missile housings, connector shells, electrical contacts
Optical/electromechanical assemblies requiring wear protection
Precision machined steel requiring tight tolerance coating

Why AMPC?

Electroless nickel available for non-line-of-sight areas
Dimensional plating control within ±2.5μm
High-purity rinsewater systems and inspection protocols
Process traceability & NADCAP-aligned documentation

Certifications & Quality Assurance

AMS 2404 Process Certification
ISO 9001 Quality System
ITAR Registered Facility

Adhesion & Thickness Validation
In-house Pre/Post Bake for Hydrogen Relief
Material Certifications and CoC Traceability

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