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Able Engineering’s Arizona plating facility specializes in aerospace repairs. See the video of the facility.

Investigations were conducted into the sodium zincate solution used for treating aluminum prior to its being plated.  Measurements of the adhesion of the nickel plate to aluminum and its alloys were done to check the effect of modifications made to this solution.

Chemical, pyrolytic and mechanical methods for removing paint and powder coatings.

For some reason, many of our questions seem to be focused on an effort to gain a better understanding of the principles behind an E-coat system. I’ve recently been engaged in an interesting e-mail dialogue with one reader in particular. Following is a recap of our discussion.

Question: I am the plant manager of a small, hard chrome plating job shop.

OSHA’s relatively new hexavalent chromium standard remains somewhat confusing when trying to implement at our plant. Could you provide some insight on how to obtain compliance?

Digital color management systems can make sure you get the color right the first time...

An aqueous cleaner allowed H&B to eliminate solvents from its shop...

A broad overview of the latest developments on membrane technology and their advantages in the electroplating industry.

Question: I am seeking a simple treatment system for the elimination of approximately 10 gallons of plating rinse water per day coming from a copper pyrophosphate bath, a nickel sulfamate bath and a gold cyanide bath.