Electroplating
The Question of Outsourcing
Question: It seems like everybody has an opinion regarding the outsourcing of manufacturing and engineering services to other countries.
Read MoreSilver Blisters
Question: We are silver plating aluminum substrates using a proprietary zincate and Wood’s nickel strike prior to silver plating.
Read MoreAnalytical Test Methods Revisited
In my March 2005 column, I answered a question regarding analytical test methods.
Read MoreSulfuric Emissions from Electrocleaning
Question: My company operates a non-production electroforming line that vents into the plant environment.
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Striking Gold
In spite of fierce competition from China, a sour economy and a devastating fire, Klein Plating Works, Inc. has managed to remain competitive, thanks to a combination of tight process controls and successful customer relationships…
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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.
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Automating the Barrel Finishing Process
Unique and innovative finishing system automation continues to provide manufacturers and platers with the most effective kind of productivity improvement…
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