Electroplating
Bleed-Out and Lap Seams
We are plating assemblies with spot-welded seams. A major problem is bleed out and the corrosion it causes on the assemblies. Do you have any suggestions for how we can solve this problem?
Read MorePlating Brightness Standard
Do you know of any brightness standards for bright tin plating?
Read MoreGrowing Copper Bath Revisited
My copper sulfate plating bath has grown in concentration. The copper concentration is now too high. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening?
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Read MorePorosity & Zinc Die Casts
A number of platers have told us that porosity on zinc diecasts can be reduced by plating with a heavy copper layer and then buffing to cover the pores. Is this a viable method or should we consider a different approach to solving this problem?
Read MorePlating Palladium Over Silver
We have been asked to plate palladium over silver. The silver is on an aluminum substrate. Can you give us any suggestions on how to do this?
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