Electroplating
Direct Metallization for Plating on Plastics
A new combination of copper immersion and autocatalytic copper-(I)-oxide deposition enables lower palladium concentrations in the activator bath, though the amount of copper deposited on the plastic surface can be up to ten times higher compared to its predecessor processes.
Read MoreCrack Formation during Electrodeposition and Post-deposition Aging of Thin Film Coatings - 6th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the sixth quarter of project work (April-June 2017) on this AESF Foundation Research project at the University of Houston. The objective of the work is to study fundamental and practical aspects of crack formation in electrodeposited thin films.
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Sifco ASC Staff Help at Local Food Bank
A total of 29 colleagues donated 116 volunteer hours to this worthy cause to help the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, which provides more than 50,000,000 meals each year.
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Atotech USA Surpasses 3 Million Safe Work Hours
The Rock Hill, South Carolina-based company says it is continually looking for ways to improve the safety culture of our workplace.
Read MoreChoosing the Best Strike Chemistry
Q. How do we ensure we have the best available strike chemistry for our plating application? Coventya’s Brad Durkin explains how process and the sequences are an important metric to success.
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Arresting Indoor Air Quality Criminals
Open-surface plating chemical tanks often commit hazardous mist and vapor crimes.
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Defects in Hard Chromium Deposits Part II: Detection, Prevention and Repair
Most defects in various hard chromium deposits arise from defects in the basis metal. These defects may be in the original metal surface or may be caused by preplate finishing. Homogeneous hard chromium deposits can be produced only by eliminating these defects. The final segment of this article describes visual and provocative methods of detecting defects. Also discussed are prevention techniques and repair operations.
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Defects in Hard Chromium Deposits Part I: Causes and Cures
The causes of and remedies for defects in hard chromium deposits are explored in the first of this two-part P&SF article from 1984. Photomicrographs and SEM (scanning electron microscope) photographs will illustrate that most defects in various hard chromium deposits arise from defects in the basis metal. These defects may be in the original metal surface or may be caused by preplate finishing. Homogeneous hard chromium deposits can be produced only by eliminating these defects. Practical suggestions and procedures will be given.
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SBA's McMahon Visits Burton Metal Finishing to Hear About Issues
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon and U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) visited Burton Metal Finishing in Columbus, Ohio, where they toured the facilities and hosted a roundtable discussion with local small business owners.
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Roy Metal Finishing Plans $60M Expansion
RMF supplies parts to BMW Manufacturing in Spartanburg, and Bosch and Daimler Chrysler - Sprinter Vans in the area. Pazdan says the company is also speaking with Volvo about suppling its parts and is looking to branch out into the aerospace industry as well.
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