Electroplating
Analytical Test Methods
Question: We are setting up a new analytical laboratory for plating operations.
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Expecting The Unexpected
When Murphy's Law "unexpectedly" delivered five critical parts for simultaneous finishing, instead of the usual one or two, they were processed quickly and without breaking a sweat. Explanation—this supply chain had planned for contingencies everyone agreed would "probably" never materialize...
Read MoreCitric Acid Passivation
Question: We are considering installing a citric acid-based passivation line.
Read MoreHydrogen Embrittlement and Zinc Plating
Question: We have to plate steel parts with zinc and are concerned about hydrogen embrittlement of the finished product.
Read MorePlating Powdered Iron Parts
Question: A very good customer has asked us to plate powdered iron parts with electroless nickel.
Read MoreWhat to do about Hard Chromium
EPA and OSHA are placing heavy restrictions on hard chromium plating. Here are some options available to platers...
Read MoreThe Future of Fluidized Bed Technology
Question: I have been engaged to perform a business valuation for a powder coating operation in the Midwest and am contacting you to gain some insight into the industry.
Read MoreCyanide Copper Alternative
Question: We want to plate electroless nickel directly onto zincated aluminum.
Read MoreStandards for Electropolishing
Question: We receive finished parts with different levels of electropolishing (amount to material removed) from our supplier. Is there a standard or standard way of calling out a level of electropolish, e.g., a minimum of 0.001 inch of material removal? We would also like to QC the finished parts.
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