Welcome to Dixon Hard Chrome


Celebrating six decades of plating.
Established 1955. Los Angeles, California.


Founded in 1955 by Mr. Dick Dixon himself, we're committed to exceeding the strict plating requirements of the aerospace and aircraft overhaul industries, and we maintain the same high standards for every Dixon client.

With over six decades of experience, we've built Dixon Hard Chrome from the ground up by surpassing specifications and placing customer satisfaction at the core of our business.

We have over 10,000 square feet in the building complex and an additional 23,000 square feet of storage space. With our modern facilities, we're able to process and deliver small and large orders quick and at a competitive cost.

We've successfully serviced millions of parts over the decades and built countless relationships with valued clients.

Now it's your turn.

What specifications does Dixon plate to



Approvals & Specifications


1Cadmium Plating
Military Specifications:
AMS-QQ-P-416, AMS 2400, BAC5701, DPS 9.28, HP 4-11, PS 13101, PS 13144

Classification:
Type 1 - Clear without supplementary chromate treatment
Type 2 - With supplementary chromate treatment, iridite (gold) and clear
Class 1 - .0005" thick
Class 2 - .0003" thick
Class 3 - .0002" thick
2Cadmium (Low Embrittlement)
Military Specifications:
MIL-STD-870, AMS 2401
3Chromium/Thin Dense Chromium Plating
Military Specifications:
AMS-QQ-C-320, AMS 2406, MIL-STD-1501, AMS 2438, AMS 2460, BAC 5709, DPS 9.71, DPS 9.84, HP 4-13, PS 13102

Classification:
Class 1 - Corrosion protective plating
Class 2 - Engineering plating
Boeing - Class 2, 3, 4
4Copper Plating
Military Specifications:
MIL-C-14550, AMS 2418 Type 1, BAC 5722, DPS 9.69, PS 13104

Classification:
Class 0 - .001" - .005" thick
Class 1 - .0010" thick (for carburizing shield or brazing operations)
Class 2 - .0005" thick (as undercoat for nickel and other metals)
Class 3 - .0002" thick (to prevent basis metal migration into thin layer to poison solderability
Class 4 - .0001" thick (same as .0002")
5Chemical Film
Military Specifications:
MIL-C-5541, AMS-C-5541

Classification:
A corrosion resistant coating for aluminum and aluminum alloys.
6Electroless Nickel
Military Specifications:
MIL-C-26074, AMS 2404, DPS 9.67, PS 13105

Classification:
Class 1 - As coated condition
Class 2 - Conditioned (heated) for improved hardness
Class 3 - On aluminum
Class 4 - On aluminum
7Inspection & Test for Surface Passivation
Military Specifications:
MIL-STD-753

Classification:
Method 100 Water Immersion Test
Method 102 COpper Sulfate Test

Military Specifications:
ASTM B117

Classification:
Salt Spray Test
8Magnetic Particle Inspection
Military Specifications:
AMS-2640, ASTM-E-1444, MIL-STD-1949, MIL-I-6868, BAC 5424, DPS 4.704, HP 6-5
9Nital (Temper) Etch Inspection
Military Specifications:
MIL-STD-867, AMS 2649
10Passivate
Military Specifications:
MIL-S-5002, AMS 2700
Classification:
Surface treatments and inorganic coatings for metal surfaces of weapons systems

Military Specifications:
MIL-STD-171 (ORD)
Classification:
Finishing of metal and wood surfaces

Military Specifications:
MIL-STD-808 (USAF)
Classification:
Finishes protective, ground and ground support equipment

Military Specifications:
AMS-QQ-P-35
Classification:
Passivation treatment for corrosion resistant steels
11Penetrant Inspection
Military Specifications:
AMS-2645, ASTM-E-1417, MIL-STD-6866, MIL-I-6866, BAC 5423, DPS 4.707, HP 6-13
12Rockwell Inspection
Military Specifications:
MIL-STD-151
parallax background

Dixon Hard Chrome | NADCAP Accredited Chemical Processing

NADCAP Accredited
Chemical Processing

7

NADCAP Accredited
NonDestructive Testing

8

NADCAP Accredited
Aerospace Quality Systems (AC7004)

4

F.A.A. Certified Repair Station #TP3R875L

3

Boeing Approvals

2

Moog Approvals

1

Parker Aerospace Approvals


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Contact us via the the form below, by email or by phone.

DEPARTMENT NAME EMAIL PHONE (818-479-0576)
Shipping Pablo Pena shipping@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 571
Quality Manager Steve Arrington sarrington@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 562
Environmental Department Jane Walner jane@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 567
Plant Manager Javier Escobedo javier@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 576
Chrome Manager Dyle Henderson dyle@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 563
Planning / Corrected Certs Windsor Gaspard windsor@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 561
Order Status Daniel Guevara dan@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 564
AP / Billing Teresa Stamp billing@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 566
NDT Department Ramon Alvarez ndt@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 560
Controller Katherine Velezmoro katherine.velezmoro@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 565
Pursaching / Maintenance Jesus Macias jesus@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 567
Quoting / Estimating Francisco Capacho francisco.capacho@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 568
Price confirmation / Shipping Receiving Elias Soria elias@dixonhardchrome.com Ext: 572

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