Arthur S. Kushner

Arthur S. Kushner Consultant

Electroplating

In Search of Plating Books

Where can I find books in the area of electroplating and metal finishing to purchase?

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Electroplating

Nickel-Plated Anode Bars

Our chemical vendor has told us that it is a good idea to nickel plate the anode bars in our zinc chloride plating bath prior to commissioning the tank. Why?

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Electroplating

Electrical Problem

We have a bright nickel plating bath that seems to lose power sporadically which results in peeling problems. Do you have any suggestions on how we can locate the problem and fix it?

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Electroplating

Electroless Nickel on Titanium Revisited

One of our readers had a suggestion for getting a stronger bond between electroless nickel and the titanium substrate.

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Electroplating

Thin Gold Plate

Question: Are there any materials that can be applied over a thin gold deposit to make it wear longer?

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Better Electroless Nickel Revisited

A sharp-eyed reader pointed out that I gave an incorrect breakdown product when discussing the electroless nickel process.

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Electroplating

Conversion Coating of Titanium Alloys

Question: What can you tell me about conversion coatings for titanium alloys?

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Electroplating

Citric Acid Passivation

Question: We are considering starting a passivation line for a valued customer of ours.

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Electroplating

Staining of Plated Parts

Question: We are having a problem with staining on a number of our final rinses.

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Pits on Leaded Steel

Question: I am plating decorative chrome on leaded steel.

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Electroplating

Consistent Colors

Question: How can I get consistent colors in my chromate conversion process?

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Chromium Plating and Cracks

Question: We are a small hard chromium job shop.

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