ADVANCED PLATING TECHNOLOGIES, YOUR SURFACE ENGINEERING RESOURCE
WE PROVIDE ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS IN SURFACE FINISHING ACROSS A RANGE OF DEMANDING INDUSTRIES.
Advanced Plating Technologies (APT) is a fourth generation, family/veteran owned metal finishing job shop located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. APT is known nationally for its expertise in conductive and functional coatings across a range of demanding industries. Processes include loose-piece rack, barrel and vibratory plating as well as powder coating and passivation services. Much more than just a coatings provider, the company offers diverse surface engineering support including new product design consulting as well as reverse engineering of existing metal finishing issues including corrosion or adhesion failures, contact cycle life, solderability, brazing or ultrasonic welding (USW) issues.
Originally founded in 1948 as Artistic Plating Company, the name was changed in 2013 to align with the technical focus and vision of the company. Today APT employes over eighty people and operates nine production lines in three facilities positioning the company in the top 10 percentile of job shops nationally. With a flawless record of environmental stewardship and leadership on national, state and local environmental issues, APT represents the best in Wisconsin entrepreneurship.
We invite you to learn a bit more about what makes APT unique while visiting this site. It was built to be a technical resource for engineers, buyers and technicians involved in metal finishing. Below you will find links to a wealth of technical resources we have compiled from 75+ years in the industry. We welcome feedback topics that were helpful as well as any others that could be added in the future.
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ISO 13485:2016
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ISO 13485:2016
ITAR Compliant
ISO 9001:2015
Federal Firearms License
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SPECIFICATION DATABASE
Access a comprehensive and up-to-date spec database, empowering buyers and engineers across industries to find the right plating specifications for their projects.
PLATING TOPICS & FAQs
Expand your plating knowledge with APTs’ Plating Topics and FAQ page, offering insights and answers to common questions. Dive into a wealth of resources tailored to help you navigate the world of plating.
WHITE PAPERS
Explore APT’s white papers page for in-depth industry insights, technical expertise, and cutting-edge research. Stay ahead of the curve with our collection of informative white papers.
ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Where innovation meets expertise to tackle complex challenges and deliver customized plating solutions. Unleash the full potential of your projects with our comprehensive range of engineering capabilities.
SPECIFICATION DATABASE
Access a comprehensive and up-to-date spec database, empowering buyers and engineers across industries to find the right plating specifications for their projects.
PLATING TOPICS & FAQs
Expand your plating knowledge with APTs’ Plating Topics and FAQ page, offering insights and answers to common questions. Dive into a wealth of resources tailored to help you navigate the world of plating.
WHITE PAPERS
Explore APT’s white papers page for in-depth industry insights, technical expertise, and cutting-edge research. Stay ahead of the curve with our collection of informative white papers.
ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
Where innovation meets expertise to tackle complex challenges and deliver customized plating solutions. Unleash the full potential of your projects with our comprehensive range of engineering capabilities.
WHO WE ARE
Download our company brochure and line card which features our company history and capabilities.
WHO WE ARE
Download our company brochure and line card which features our company history and capabilities.
INDUSTRIES
THE APT ADVANTAGE
Facilities
Generations - Veteran & Family Owned
Production Lines
Years of Service
Employees
Facilities
Generations - Veteran & Family Owned
Production Lines
Years of Service
Employees
What our Customers Are Saying
We have been working with Advanced Plating Technologies for a couple of years and always receive great service. The communication is easy, and the plating makes our ammunition look great.
Maggie B
In two and one half decades, we have used more than our share of plating companies, some good, some bad, but none consistently excellent like Advanced Plating. Advance Plating takes a total quality approach to every part and develops a stable, robust process that produces the same result time after time. In addition to the outstanding quality, fast delivery, and excellent pricing, they are just great people to work with.
Dave F
Advanced Plating Technologies does amazing work. We have seen many of their products roll through our shop and every piece is flawless. I highly recommend them!
George M
We have been working with Advanced Plating Technologies for a couple of years and always receive great service. The communication is easy, and the plating makes our ammunition look great.
Maggie B
Advanced Plating Technologies does amazing work. We have seen many of their products roll through our shop and every piece is flawless. I highly recommend them!
George M
In two and one half decades, we have used more than our share of plating companies, some good, some bad, but none consistently excellent like Advanced Plating. Advance Plating takes a total quality approach to every part and develops a stable, robust process that produces the same result time after time. In addition to the outstanding quality, fast delivery, and excellent pricing, they are just great people to work with.
Dave F
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