Articles
Perspectives: The Future of Hex Chrome
Replacements for hexavalent chromium in both plating and passivation processes are becoming necessary because of the End-of-Life Directive from the European Union that prohibits the use of hexavalent chromium and/or regulates the quantities used.
Read MorePainting Molded Polyurethane
Question: Do you have information concerning the painting of urethane?
Read MoreReverse Current Cleaning
Question: I am the electroplating manager at a company that makes connectors.
Read MoreSmut and Desmutting
Question: I am new to this industry and have heard about smut and desmutting operations.
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Dot-Commentary: Design for Usability
One of the things that I love about the Internet is that anybody with a computer and a modem or a library card can use it.
Read MorePowder Metal Parts Cleaning
Question: I read Products Finishing, and I have come across a new opportunity for my heat treating company.
Read MorePretreatment of Aluminum for Powder Coating
Question: What is the best way of treating aluminum before powder coating?
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Replacing Hexavalent Chromium in Passivations on Zinc Plated Parts
The use and benefits of passivations based upon hexavalent compounds, particularly on zinc plated parts, are well established and understood in finishing. Through the changing attitudes within society, the continued long-term use of this technology is under question and review. We examine the background and comment on the alternative strategies available that are most likely to commercially succeed . . .
Read MoreProperties of Metals and Alloys
Question: My position at our company requires that I evaluate the properties of various electrodeposited metals and alloys.
Read MoreRemoving Flash and Parting Line
Question: I am looking for an efficient way to remove flash or create a "uniform" parting line on numerous cosmetic parts that are zinc die cast.
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