Electroplating
Correction: Non-Electrolytically Applied Zinc Coat
My response in the February issue regarding General Motors specification GMW 3359 for non-electrolytically applied zinc-rich coatings was incorrect. Here is the correct answer.
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Integran Receives Patents for Nanovate Structural Metal Plating-On-Polymer Technology
Enhances fuel efficiency and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by enabling the cost-effective manufacture of lightweight transportation parts.
Read MoreHexavalent Chromium - What Else?
Dr. Patrick Benaben won the 2011 NASF Scientific Achievement Award. Here is an edited version of his presentation at NASF SUR/FIN 2012, along with commentary provided by Dr. James H. Lindsay, Technical Editor for the NASF.
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Disconnecting Cadmium
Sheffield Platers is in pursuit of what some may call the Holy Grail of connector plating: coming up with a suitable replacement for cadmium coatings on electrical connectors used by many U.S. military organizations.
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Experimental Study on the Formation of Electroless Nickel-Boron Coatings from a Borohydride-Reduced Bath on Mild Steel
This paper is a peer-reviewed and edited version of a presentation delivered at NASF SUR/FIN 2012 in Las Vegas, Nev., on June 13, 2012.
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Plating Q&A: Low Stress Nickel Deposit
Plating expert Art Kushner answers a question about parts that specify a “low stress” nickel deposit, and whether there are numerical ranges for high- and low- stress nickel deposits.
Read MoreFingerprints on Plated Parts
I have received two questions in the last few months regarding fingerprints on finished plated parts. This is not an uncommon problem in the world of plating. Looking through my archives, I realized it would be good to revisit this topic:
Read MorePitted and Rough Nickel Plate
How can I remove roughness and pitting in my Watts nickel plating bath?
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