Arthur S. Kushner

Arthur S. Kushner Consultant

Electroplating

Disappearing Brass

Why does the brass seem to disappear on brass-plated zinc castings after we lacquer and bake the parts?

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Electroplating

Burnt Plating Deposits

Can you give me a better understanding of the phenomenon of "burnt" deposits on cathodes?

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Electroplating

Gold Plate Turns Dark

Why does gold plated over silver turn dark?

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Electroplating

Sulfamate Nickel Problem

How can I reduce the chloride content of our sulfamate nickel plating solution?

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Electroplating

Peeling Gold

How can we prevent peeling of gold that has been plated over nickel?

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Electroplating

Nodules in Nickel Plate

What could be causing “voids” and “nodules” in the nickel layer of the brake pistons we plate?

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Electroplating

Blisters on Zinc Die Casts

What could be causing blisters to form when plating zinc die cast nameplates?

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Electroplating

Color Variation in Brass Plating

How can we avoid color variations in brass plating?

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Copper Plating on Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys

How can I plate copper on aluminum?

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Electroplating

Barrel Rotation Speed

We barrel plate fasteners using an alkaline zinc plating bath. We were told by the chemical supplier that the ideal rotation speed for fasteners is 6 rpm, but we believe we get more brightness at 12 rpm. Which speed is correct?

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Electroplating

Plating on Magnesium

I am looking for commercial vendors of solutions for plating magnesium alloys.

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Electroplating

Plating Lead Bullets with Copper

How do you plate lead bullets with copper?

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