Electroplating
NICKEL ON BRASS AND POROSITY
We are looking for a test that will allow us to determine the porosity of the nickel layer on the brass substrate. Can you give us some direction?
Read More“GROWING” COPPER PLATING BATH
Our cyanide copper strike bath builds up copper metal over a period of time. What causes this, and how can we prevent it?
Read MoreCORROSION TESTS AND GOLD JEWELRY
Recently we decided that we must do some testing to verify how well our jewelry “holds up” in a corrosive environment (humid environments, perspiration contact, etc.). Do you have any suggestions for us?
Read MoreStripping Chrome-Plated Parts
We have etching, erosion and severe mass loss and are losing the functional dimensions. Is this happening because the nickel is too low and the chlorine is now too harsh against the chrome and other component into the 2101? What would you recommend to strip the chrome without any effect on the duplex stainless surface?
Read MoreTroubleshooting Alkaline Zinc Plating Bath
Can you help us figure out why our alkaline zinc plating bath makes the anodes polarize when the current is on?
Read MoreIRON IN CHROME TANK
I have a problem with iron in my bath. How would you suggest that I remove the iron?
Read MorePLATING ON LEADED STEEL
One type of steel, 12L14, a leaded steel, continually gives us problems with blisters and peeling. Do you have any suggestions as to how we can solve this ongoing problem?
Read MoreZINC ON ZINC DIE CASTINGS
We plated a large number of zinc diecasts with zinc and a few months after the plating the parts changed to a bluish color. What is going on?
Read MoreMIGRATIONS
What do you recommend as a minimum thickness for the copper intermediate layer?
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