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Immersion Gold on Copper
Question: I have a project involving the deposit of gold on a printed circuit board that is “copper finished.” Can this be done with immersion plating?
Read MoreCopper Strike on Zinc Diecasts
Question: We are experiencing problems with our copper strike on zinc diecasts.
Read MorePlating on Aluminum
Question: We plate aluminum (6061) parts with cyanide copper followed with an alkaline tin plate.
Read MoreTellurium Copper Problems
Question: We are trying to plate silver over nickel on tellurium copper.
Read MoreTroubleshooting Chromate Conversion Coatings
Question: We are having all kinds of problems with chromate conversion coating.
Read MoreChemical Conversion Coatings
Question: I am looking for a conversion coating that will withstand a 1,000-hr exposure in the 5% salt spray test.
Read MorePassivating 416 Stainless Steel
Question: I have a customer who wishes to passivate parts made from 416 stainless steel.
Read MorepH Changes in Cyanide Copper Strike
Question: Why does the pH change in our cyanide copper strike?
Read MoreElectroless Nickel on Leaded Steel
Question: We are plating leaded steel, 12-L-14, with electroless nickel (mid-phosphorous bath). Three or four days after processing, the parts are showing “pockets” of staining.
Read MoreHow to Plate Stainless Steel Black
Question: How can I plate stainless steel to give it an antique black finish?
Read MoreMechanical Plating Q&A
Question: I have been told that you can plate parts using something called “mechanical plating.” What is this all about?
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