Electroplating
Environmental Group’s Chromium 6 Study Called ‘Bogus’
California Department of Public Health: “The data are problematic at best.”
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An Innovative Approach to Filtration (Without Aggravation)
Filtration without aggravation is the key to designing any system needed to effectively remove contaminants from a finishing solution.
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Aluminum Anodizing
Types of anodizing, processes, equipment selection and tank construction.
Read MoreMore on Ionic Liquid Plating
In my column last month, I briefly discussed ionic liquid plating. Since writing the column I have come across some additional information that is of interest to those of us interested in new plating technologies.
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Wood’s Nickel Strike
When I look in the literature or talk with other platers, I am told that Wood’s nickel is an easy bath to use and shouldn’t cause any problems. Generally, that seems to be the case, but is there any place I can get additional information about the strike bath?
Read MoreRefinishing Wheel Hubs
If the final plated part does not meet specifications, the parts are stripped and sent through the electroplating process again. One of our engineers suggested that this can cause problems with hydrogen embrittlement.
Read More18-Karat Gold Plating
I currently do 24-karat gold plating, but now wish to do 18-karat gold plating. What do I have to do in order to do this type of plating?
Read MoreIonic Liquid Plating
Can ionic liquid plating be used as a replacement for conventional plating?
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