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Need Info on Metalife Hard Chroming Rifle action.

sstkmkrr

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Does anyone know of any company that does Hard Chroming of Rifle actions on the WEST Coast (California)!

Thanks for your experiences in this request.

Here is what Metalife Hard Chrome Plating on Firearms is.


Metalife Hard Chrome Plating​


Metalife Hard Chrome firearm plating looks similar to stainless steel. It has an increased hardness value compared to standard hard chrome; however, it retains a remarkable amount of ductility and toughness. Metalife will not chip, crack, peel, flake or separate from the base metal and has been tested on standard bend tests. On the Rockwell "C" scale, Metalife has a 71 hardness rating, and when applied to metal, it shows an increase of 10-15 points on the Rockwell "C" scale. Metalife hard chrome firearm plating can be applied to various metals including aluminum. Critical edges, sharp edges and threaded edges will not be affected by any of the Metalife Hard Chrome firearm plating's. With a build-up of only .0005, it will not affect the tolerances of even the finest fitted parts. Metalife's process eliminates the "hydrogen embrittlement" phenomenon and the need for stress relief baking after plating. The nodular structure of Metalife Hard Chrome reduces the coefficient of friction substantially compared to other coatings. It has a coefficient friction rating of .12 to .16, depending on the application. What this means is that the Metalife micro-surface composition aides in lubricant dispersion, enhancing base metals to the degree of reducing or eliminating galling, seizing and high friction over a wide range of installations and environments. Metalife Hard Chrome firearm plating is applied by a rigidly controlled process to produce a superior degree of adherence and uniformity that is not obtainable with conventional chromium plating. Metalife is highly rust and holster wear resistant. Metalife is effective in increasing wear resistance in sliding surface contacts. Metalife Hard Chrome resists attack by almost all organic or inorganic compounds. It shows no reaction in 48 hours with seawater, aerated seawater, or aerated rainwater. What all of this means is that METALIFE IS A GUN'S BEST FRIEND. The Metallife Hard Chrome application will improve the look and durability of your firearm. Metalife Hard Chrome firearm plating will protect your firearm. Metalife makes a good thing even better.

All the best from this side of the bench.

Steve M.
sstkmkrr
 
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