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Resources for Rinsing Issues
Question: We are in the process of upgrading our rinsing capabilities. Where can I get information on rinsing methodology?
Read MoreIron Buildup in Chrome Tank
Question: We are plagued by the buildup of iron in our hard chromium plating baths.
Read MoreResources for Chromium Plating
We need some basic information on both hexavalent and trivalent chromium plating.
Read MoreCopper Plating on Zinc Alloy
Question: We have a customer who wants our company to copper plate on a zinc alloy (Zamak 3) substrate.
Read MorePlating Bath Filtration: Questions and Answers
We decided to review our filtration processes on all of our plating baths. Can you supply us with some information so we know where to start?
Read MoreThe Meaning of Salt Spray Testing
Question: I recently had a discussion with a plating supplier regarding the meaning of salt spray tests with regards to the longevity of zinc plating with black chromate.
Read MorePlating on Zirconium and Titanium
Question: Do you have a recommended pretreatment cycle for zirconium and titanium prior to being plated with platinum? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Read MorePlating on Aluminum
Question: Our company manufactures components for electrical assemblies.
Read MoreElectroless Nickel and Electric Heaters
Question: We heat our electroless nickel plating solutions using stainless steel electric heaters.
Read MoreAcid Zinc and Hardened Steel
Question: We are plating hardened steel parts using an acid zinc chloride plating bath.
Read MoreGold Colored Deposit
Question: We want to plate a non-gold containing alloy as a final finish and in some cases as an underlayer for gold.
Read MoreNon-Silver Containing Black Chromates
In my December 2003 column (www.pfonline.com/articles/clinics/1203cl_plate1.html), I answered a question regarding black chromate conversion coatings.
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