PROJECT PROFILE

ON
CHROMUM PLATING ON ABS PLASTIC

PRODUCT : CHROMUM PLATING ON ABS PLASTIC

PRODUCT CODE : 339967005

QUALITY & STANDARDS : IS: 1068-1993 for Copper, Nickel and

Chromium Electrode deposited coating

PRODUCTION CAPACITY : Quantity : 25,000 Sq. mtrs.

Per Annum

Value : Rs.75,00,000/-

MONTH & YEAR : FEBRUARY, 2011

PREPARED BY : MSME-DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE

HARSIDDH CHAMBERS, 4TH FLOOR
ASHRAM ROAD,
AHMEDABAD-380 014

Phone : 079-27543147 & 27544248

Fax : 079-27540619
E-mail : [email protected]
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1. INTRODUCTION:

Plastic can be readily moulded into intricate shapes and the light
weight and ease of fabrication in plastics may be combined with certain
desirable characteristics of metal by plasting the tensile impact properties
and abrasion resistance of plastics are improved by metal coating. The
applications of metallized plastic include P.C.B.S. draw pulls doorknobs
automobile and electric appliances hardwares, frontguards, push buttons and
regulators knobs for fan cooler etc. Plastics that can be plated are phenol
formaldehyde, melamin , acrylics epoxide and Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Styrene (ABS).

2. MARKET:

ABS Moulded Components with chrome finish are being increasingly

used for various engineering and other automobile accessories computer
hardwares. There exist sufficient scopes for new job plating units for
plating of ABS plastic moulded components.

This item can also be marketed as ancillary items to other industries

like Radio, T.V. Industries, Electronic and Electrical Industries, Automobile
Industries etc. from the production of 1500 M.T. in 1950. The production of
ABS has since increased 200000 M.T. A considerable part of this
production is expected to be plated which is a fair demand for this industry.

3. BASIS & PRESUMPTIONS:

(i) The efficiency of the unit is calculated at 70% of the total production
capacity. The unit will work 25 days a month on single shift basis
and 300 days in a year.

(ii) The time period for achieving the full envisaged capacity utilization
is six months after starting of production.

(iii) The labour wages are as per the prevailing rates in the market.
(iv) The rate of interest for fixed and working capital is taken as 14%
(v) The margin money requirement for the project is 30 per cent.
(vi) The pay back period of this project is 3 years.
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4. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The time requirement for preparation of Project Report : Two months
Time requirement for selection of site : One month
Time required for registration as small scale unit : One month
Time required for acquiring the loan : Two months
Construction of building : Three months
Machinery procurement, erection and commissioning : One month
Recruitment of labourer etc. : One month
Trial runs : One month

5. TECHNICAL ASPECTS:
Process Outline
The process of electroplating on plastics is similar to that on metals with the
difference that the former are made conducting by some treatments before
electroplating. The preparatory operations on plastic substrates include
etching or conditioning, sensitizing, activation and electroless plating.

The degree of adhesion of plate to plastic depends on a number of factors.

The most important of which are the particular ABS resin the conditions
under which the plastic was moulded and the conditioning treatment special
grade of ABS specifically formulated for plating generally plate with greater
adhesion than non-plating grades.

6. FLOW PROCESS CHART:

The following sequence of operation is usually followed for plating on ABS:

Preclean of item

Cold water rinse

Neutralization

Cold water rinse

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Etchanting

Cold water rinse

Neutralize in 2% Sodiumbisulphite Solution

Cold water rinse (running tap water)

Item

Sensitizer

Cold water rinse (running tap water)

Electroless Nickel

Cold water rinse

Copper plating

Bright Nickel

Dragout

Cold water rinse (running tap water)

Decorative Chrome

Cold water rinse

Hot water rinse

Chromium plating
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7. QUALITY & STANDARD:

IS:1068-1993 for Copper, Nickel and Chromium electrodeposited coatings.

8. PRODUCTION CAPACITY (PER ANNUM):

Quantity : 25000 Sq. mtrs.

Value : Rs. 75,00,000/-

9. MOTIVE POWER REQUIREMENT:

The power requirement is 30 KWH, 3 Phase 440 Volts.

10. POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES:

Since this unit has been classified as pollution making industry, the No
Objection Certificate has to be taken from the State Pollution Control
Board. However, a suitable arrangement has been made to control the
pollution problem.

11. ENERGY CONSERVATION:

Proper insulation of bath and other related pipes should be made so that the
wasting of energy can be saved.

12. FINANCIAL ASPECTS:

(i) Fixed Capital
Land & Building

Area Sq. Mtrs. Rate Rs./Sq. Mtr. Value (Rs.)

Land : 200 Sq. Mtrs. 2000/- 4,00,000/-
Building : 100 Sq. Mtrs. 5000/- 5,00,000/-
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Total : 9,00,000/-
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(ii) Machinery & Equipment

Sr. No. Description of Machines Qty.(Nos.) Value (Rs.)
(a) Production Unit
1. Oil Cooled Silicon Rectifier with 1 2,00,000/-
stepless control, output current rating
1000 amps. Output voltage 12 V
complete with Metal Panel etc.
2. Filtration unit for Bright Nickel with 2 1 32,000/-
HP Motor and 16 plates
3. Filter unit for Acid Copper with 2 HP 1 32,000/-
Motor 16 plates 2800 RPM
4. Bright Nickel Tank Capacity 1500 Ltr. 1 65,000/-
5. Chrome tank cap. 300 litres 1 4,000/-
6. Acid copper tank capacity 500 litres 1 15,000/-
7. Drag out Tank 2 10,000/-
8. Neutralization tank cap. 300 litres 1 5,000/-
9. Sensitizing tank 1 5,000/-
10. Etching tank 2’x2’x2’ Ms/5mm L.L. 1 40,000/-
11. Polishing machine motorized 2 HP 1 13,000/-
12. Immersion Heaters 3 KW Lead 2 7,000/-
banding M.S.
(b) Testing Equipment like different L.S. 1,00,000/-
Reagent, Glassware, P.H. Meter
(c) Pollution Control equipment unit 2,00,000/-
(d) Electrification and Installation charges 70,000/-
@ 10% of cost of machinery
Total cost of machinery & equipment 7,98,000/-
Cost of office equipment/working 1,50,000/-
table/computer
Total Rs. 9,48,000/-

(iii) Pre-operative Expenses 50,000/-

(Project cost, non-refundable)
Total Fixed Capital = (i+ii+iii)
Fixed Capital = 9,00,000
Machinery & Equipment 9,48,000
Pre-operative Expenses 50,000
= 18,98,000/-
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13. WORKING CAPITAL (PER MONTH)

(A) Staff & Labour
Designation Nos. Salary (Rs.) Total (Rs.)
Chief Chemist cum Manager 1 10,000/- 10,000/-
Skilled Worker 1 6,000/- 6,000/-
Workers 6 4,000/- 24,000/-
Accountant cum Store Keeper 1 5,000/- 5,000/-
Clerk cum Typist 1 4,500/- 4,500/-
49,500/-
Total salaries + perquisites @ 15% 7,425/-
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Total : 56,925/-
Or say : 57,000/-

(B) Raw Materials

Sr. No. Particulars Qty. Rate (Rs./kg Value (Rs.)
(kgs.) or litre
1 Bright Nickel Salt 80 430/kg. 34,400/-
2 Brightner (initial make 12 400/ltr. 4,800/-
up)
3 Brightner Maintenance 22 400/ltr. 8,800/-
4 Decorative chrome salt 32 400/kg. 12,800/-
5 Nickel Anode (4”x4”) 40 2600/kg. 1,40,000/-
6 Copper Anode 17 480/kg. 8,160/-
7 Soak Cleaner 32 100/kg. 3,200/-
8 Neutralizer 32 50/ltr. 1,600/-
9 Sensitizer 32 1800/ltr. 57,600/-
10 Etchant 77 185/ltr. 14,245/-
11 Immersion Nickel 42 350/ltr. 14,700/-
Concentrate (A)
12 Immersion Nickel (B) 42 330/ltr. 13,860/-
13. Acid Copper Brightner 17 350/ltr. 5,950/-
(Additive)
14 Misc. chemicals viz. L.S. 20,000/-
caustic soda, sulphuric
acid, copper wire, PH
Paper, Hydrogen
Peroxide activated
Carbon
Total : 3,40,115/-
Or say : 3,40,000/-
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(C) Utilities (Per Month) (Rs.)
Power : 30 KWH @ 5.50 per unit 33,000/-
(30 KWH X 8 Hrs. x 25 days x 5.50)
Water : L.S. 5,000/-
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Total : 38,000/-
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(D) Other Contingent expenses (Per Month) (Rs.)
Postage & Stationery 2,000/-
Telephone 2,000/-
Consumable Stores 1,500/-
Repairs & Maintenance 3,500/-
Transportation charges 2,000/-
Advertisement & Publicity 2,000/-
Insurance 3,000/-
Miscellaneous Expenditure 2,000/-
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Total : 18,000/-
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14. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL (PER MONTH) (Rs.)
(A+B+C+D)
WORKING CAPITAL (PER MONTH): 57000/-
Raw Materials: 340000/-
Utilities (Per Month): 38000/-
Other Contingent expenses (Per Month): 18,000/-
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4,53,000/-

15. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT:

(a) Fixed Capital .. 18,98,000/-
(b) Working Capital for 3 months .. 13,59,000/-
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Total : 32,57,000/-
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16. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:
1) Cost of Production (Per Year) (Rs.)
Total recurring cost per year 54,36,000/-
Depreciation on Building @ 5% 25,000/-
Depreciation on machinery @ 10% 79,800/-
Depreciation on Office Equipment @ 20% 30,000/-
Interest on total capital investment @ 14% 4,55,980/-
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Total cost of production 60,26,780/-

2) Sales/Turnover (per year)

Item Qty. (sq. mtrs.) Rate/sq.mtr (Rs.) Amount (Rs.)
Chromium Plating 25000 300 75,00,000/-
on ABS job work on
various types
3) Turnover (Rs.) Cost of Production (Rs.) Profit (Rs.)
75,00,000 60,26780 14,73,220
4) Net Profit Ratio = Net Profit x 100
Turnover Per Year
= 14,73,220 x 100 = 19.64%
75,00,000

5) Rate of Return = Net Profit x 100

Total Investment

= 14,73,220 x 100 = 45.23%

32,57,000

6) Break-even Point
Fixed Cost (Rs.)
a) Depreciation on Building 25,000/-
b) Interest on total investment 4,55,980/-
c) Insurance 36,000/-
d) 40% of salary and wages 2,73,600/-
e) 40% of other contingent expenses 86,400/-
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Total : 87,6980/-
say : 8,77,000/-

B.E.P. % = Fixed Cost x 100

Fixed Cost + Net Profit

= 8,77,000 x 100
8,77,000 + 14,73,220

= 37.31%
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17. NAMES & ADDRESSES OF MACHINERY SUPPLIERS:

1. M/s. Grauer & Well (India) Ltd.,
Sukh Sagar, 6th Floor
N.S. Patkar Marg Coupatty
Mumbai-400 007.

2. M/s. Canning Mitra Phoenics Ltd.,

Eucharstic Congress Building III,
Mumbai-400 039.

3. M/s. Modern Engineering Co.,

Plot No. 1/33, Phase IV, GIDC,
Vithal Udyognagar – 388 121
Dist. Anand (Gujarat)

4. M/s. S.S. Engineering,

C-1-B, Hatkesh Udyognagar
Kashmira Byander Road
Mumbai-401 104.

5. M/s. Technocrat (India)

Plot No. 21, Gali No. 28 (Opp: Gali No. 4)
Railway Line Side
Anand Parbat Industrial Area
Near Rohtak Road
New Delhi-110 005.

6. M/s. Rectiers & Controls

17/3, Mathura Road
Faridabad-121 002.

7. M/s. Jindal Rectifiers

4/B, 4th Floor, DCM Building
16, Barakhamba Road
New Delhi-110 001.

7. M/s. Vijay Industries

B/10, Phase-II
Mayapuri Industrial Area
New Delhi-100 064.
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18. NAMES & ADDRESSES OF RAW MATERIAL SUPPLIERS:

1. M/s. Mahavir Chemical Industries

Mahavir Estate
B/h. Shah Chambers
Nr. C.T.M. Cross Lane\
Amraiwadi, Ahmedabad.

2. M/s. Delta Chemicals

6, Deta House
J-1, Cama Zone, Goregaon (E)
Mumbai-4000 099.

3. M/s. Komal Agency

4, Sivangi Colony
Near Darpan Cinema
Andheri (E), Mumbai-400 099.

4. M/s. Manish Sales Corporation

178, Chetan Cloth Market
Sarangpur Gate
Ahmedabad-380 001.

5. M/s. Techno Enterprises

R 15/59, New Rajnagar
Ghaziabad (U.P)

6. M/s. Shankar & Co.,

200, Chawan Bazar
Delhi-110 016.

7. M/s. Ranject Engineering Works

FA 310, Mansarovar Garden
New Delhi-110 015.

8. M/s. Shree Chamunda Enterprise

1163/3, Patel Vas
Nava Asazwa
Ahmedabad-380 016 (Gujarat).