Arthur S. Kushner

Arthur S. Kushner Consultant

Electroplating

Chromium Plating and "Star Dusting"

I work for a company that does not do electroplating but does outsource large amounts of decorative chromium plating. One of our vendors has problems with “star dusting” and tells us that it is the base material and not the plating process itself. What do you think?

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Electroplating

Blackening Steel—One More Time

Blackening Steel—One More Time

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Electroplating

Nickel Plating Specifications

A customer has recently asked for nickel plate on steel components. The customer has no idea as to what should be requested. Is there a standard that I can give the customer so he can make an intelligent decision about his nickel plate requirements?

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Electroplating

Thickness Measurements

What are the most common ways of measuring thickness of metal deposits?

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Electroplating

Hydrogen Embrittlement Again

We manufacture parts that have a spring-like action. Many of the parts still suffer from cracking. Can you make any suggestions on how to eliminate this problem?

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Blackening Lead

I am interested in blackening a limited number of small cast figurines made of lead. Do you have any hints or suggestions? Are there any commercial products on the market that will do this?

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Electroplating

Electrical Problem

I am doing plating with yellow Miralloy, but the plating finish that I get is not mirror like. Do you have any suggestions for improving the appearance of the finish?

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Electroplating

Electroforming Problem

We are in the currency printing industry and we electroform our printing plates. We are having a problem with parting electroforms from the mandrels. Do you have any suggestions for solving this problem?

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Electroplating

Indium Plating

We are interested in learning more about indium plating. Can you give me some information and references on this process?

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Electroplating

Black Stainless Steel Revisited

What are some of the methods used for blackening of stainless steel?

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Electroplating

Zinc Plating on Aluminum

Can you give me a good procedure for plating zinc on aluminum?

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Electroplating

Magnetized Parts

What effects, if any, will magnetism have on the finished product?

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