copper plating for printed parts
From 3D print to
Starter kits, conductive paint, chemistry refills, and send-in copper plating for SLA, DLP, and FDM parts.
Cu · 29CuSO₄·5H₂OReal copper finish
01Print the part
02Make it conductive
03Plate real copper
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Printed → coated → platedSame part · real finish
One part. Three clear stages.Raw print, conductive coating, then copper plating.
The process is the product.
A simple path from raw print to plated copper: prep the surface, apply conductive graphite, plate in a copper bath, then polish and seal.
Bath setupThe part is wired as the cathode and plated in a copper solution.
Fresh copperThe copper layer builds over the conductive coating before finishing.
Final finishPolish and seal the copper so the part is ready to show, test, or sell.
Everything you need to start plating printed parts.
Start with the kit, restock with paint and chemistry refills, or use the send-in service when the part needs a cleaner finish.
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Starter bundle
Starter Electroplating Kit
Tub, copper plates, copper wire, simple 3D printed spinner, copper sulfate crystals, brighteners, sulfuric acid additive, and 1 oz conductive paint. Distilled water not included.
$149Add to Cart
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Repeat runs
Copper Plating Chemistry Refill
Copper sulfate crystals, copper brighteners, and sulfuric acid additive for refill cycles and repeat copper plating runs.
$49Add to Cart
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Surface prep
Conductive Paint
1 oz conductive paint for turning nonconductive printed parts into parts that can accept copper plating.
$24Add to Cart
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Done-for-you
Copper Plating Service
Send us a print or upload a CAD file. We handle prep, conductive coating, copper plating, polish, seal, and return shipping.
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send-in electroplating
We plate it. You create it.
Upload your CAD file or ship us your printed parts. We prep, graphite coat, copper plate, polish, seal, and return the finished parts.
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Upload CAD or ship the printChoose print-and-plate or send-in plating.
02
Prep + graphite coatClean, sand, and apply conductive graphite coating.
03
Copper plate + inspectBuild copper thickness and check coverage.
04
Polish, seal, and shipFinish the plated part and send it back ready to use.
Safety matters: every product page points customers toward PPE, ventilation, storage, disposal, SDS information, and careful use around electricity and chemistry.
Ready to turn printed plastic into plated copper?
Shop the starter kit or send a part to PrintPlating for a cleaner done-for-you finish.