Electroplating
Switching from Hexavalent to Trivalent Chromium Plating
There are advantages and disadvantages of moving from hexavalent to trivalent baths. When considering this choice, gather the facts from this article in order to make a well-educated decision.
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Episode 38: On the Line — Looking Back on 2023
PF’s On the Line discusses some of the issues that were top of mind for industry during the past year.
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Advantages to Pumped Eductor Agitation
Not all agitation methods are created equally. Pumped agitation with eductor nozzles can improve process tanks and quickly show a reduction in operating costs while keeping staff safe, following environmental legislation and preventing pollution.
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Troubleshooting 5 Common Racking Problems for Platers
Being aware of usual issues that might occur during the plating process will prepare platers by helping them know how to avoid them all together or how to fix them if they happen.
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Controlling Zinc and Manganese Phosphate Baths
Phosphate baths have become more complex. Understanding some of the key features of these baths and how they can influence finished coating is important.
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MacDermid Enthone Hosts Mexico Sustainability Summit
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions showcases its commitment to promoting sustainable solutions in surface finishing and wastewater treatment.
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Anode Answers for Hard Chrome Plating
While problems continue to rise with using lead anodes for hard chrome plating, some manufacturers are discovering platinized titanium anodes as a much-improved alternative with a long list of advantages.
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Episode 37: An Interview with John Mulder, Master Finish
John Mulder, president of Master Finish of Grand Rapids, Mich., discusses his company’s experience with trivalent chromium and offers advice for those thinking of transitioning their current hexavalent chromium processes or adding tri-chrome capabilities.
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Cobalt’s Role In Passivation
Learn about cobalt in passivation, why it is being replaced and the alternative technology that is taking its place in this column from Christian Kissig of Columbia Chemical.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications – 4th and 5th Quarter Report
The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. During the reporting period, efforts were focused on planning the overall project work, with the eventual goal of manufacturing an improved design for a Solid oxide fuel cell anode supported flat tube (SOFC).
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