Plating Barrel Construction – 3D Printed

3-D printed plating Barrel

Plating Barrel Construction – 3D Printed

3-D printed plating Barrel

3-D printed plating barrel used to create the rose/copper colored brass cases. Barrel is partially submerged in electrolytic solution with parts inside. “Danglers” are electrified to plate copper onto the parts.

Copper-plated and standard brass cartridge cases
Stages of copper plating on brass cartridge cases
Stages of Cu plating on Brass
Printing the plating barrel

We are still perfecting the final shine and finish, but we think we have a promising option using the plating barrel as a scalable choice to add color to brass cases.

4 responses to “Plating Barrel Construction – 3D Printed”

  1. I am really excited about this! I can’t wait to see how far you guys can take this. Hooyah

  2. I have to say guys, I wasn’t to interested until I seen the copper plate results. It’s AWESOME. The rose color gives the rounds a very clean look. Again awesome. Hope this works out for you.