Electroplating
Cleaning Copper Parts
Question: Some of our copper parts, which have been cleaned but not protected by a chemical reagent but cased by vacuum bag, take on a bad appearance after three days.
Read MoreState of the Art Agitations
Question: My chemical vendor has recommended using eductors to agitate my plating solutions.
Read MorePalladium-Free Direct-Plate Technology for Plating on Plastics
Plating on plastics traditionally has been accomplished using tin/palladium colloidal-type activation systems with electroless chemistries. Although well understood, these processes can be costly and require extended process lines with high water consumption...
Read MoreAnalytical Test Methods Again
Question: Where can I find procedures to determine various components in plating baths?
Read MoreBlue Parts
Question: We have recently obtained a contract to plate zinc diecast parts with zinc.
Read MoreAvoid nickel plating losses
Guidelines to help prevent the loss of nickel and its salts from the finishing shop.
Read MoreA Current Affair: Examining the "No Amperage" Phenomenon
If you are performing a coating process that requires the use of a rectifier, you may have experienced the "no amperage" problem. Here's a look at the phenomenon and some solutions…
Read MoreThe Science of Small Grows BIG
Nanotechnology is everywhere. It is even making advancements in the finishing market...
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