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Controlled Addition of Additives
Who manufactures or distributes devices for the automatic, controlled addition of plating solution additives such as anti-pitting agents?
Read MoreBlack Finish on 430 Stainless Steel
Do you know of a way to get a black surface finish on 430 stainless steel screws that will stand up to the road blast under a car?
Read More“Grades” of Black Oxides?
Are there different grades of black oxide? If so, are some tougher than others?
Read MoreCadmium Vs. Black Oxide
Which is the better coating for a fastener made from C40-UNI-7845, cadmium or black oxide?
Read MoreCopper Plating of Brass
Can we plate copper directly onto brass faucets using an acid copper bath?
Read MoreCorrection: Non-Electrolytically Applied Zinc Coat
My response in the February issue regarding General Motors specification GMW 3359 for non-electrolytically applied zinc-rich coatings was incorrect. Here is the correct answer.
Read MoreFingerprints on Plated Parts
I have received two questions in the last few months regarding fingerprints on finished plated parts. This is not an uncommon problem in the world of plating. Looking through my archives, I realized it would be good to revisit this topic:
Read MorePitted and Rough Nickel Plate
How can I remove roughness and pitting in my Watts nickel plating bath?
Read MoreDissolving Titanium Anode Baskets
Has anyone experienced titanium anode baskets dissolving in a nickel sulfamate plating bath with a pH of 2.5 and no current flowing?
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