Electroless nickel plating
is achieved by forming a thin layer of
nickel phosphate on
a solid workpiece such as metals and
plastics. The
thickness of the plating film is usually measured in
micrometers. It is
used in
aviation,
automotive,
electronic
fabrication (HDD), and
printing press
manufacturing among others. This plating technique
is to prevent the occurrence of
oxidation (rust),
to make or restore fine dimension and to improve the
surface finish of a particular component.

