In-Situ Machining Solutions (UK) Ltd provide this specialist selective electro-plating to repair worn or damaged surfaces of industrial equipment. In addition to the application shown below, dented crankshaft crank and main bearings of large diesel engines have been successfully repaired using this technique. This service can avoid the necessity to replace major items of plant.

Top Landing of marine engine showing excessive wear prior to machining and selective electro plating

Using specialized electronic plating system

Closer view of Plating in progress

Hard copper plating overlay to build up worn section after machining and prior to hard nickel finishing coat

Simultaneous electro plating and line boring of Upper Liner Landing location of the V16 Engine Block

Spraying/plating are both accepted and recognised repairs of scored or worn surfaces where it is not feasible to machine back to virgin material.
To sleeve or to use make up plates with both of these processes, In-Situ Machining Solutions (UK) Ltd has recovered many high value components, successfully, every time.