Electroplating

Analytical Test Methods

Question: We are setting up a new analytical laboratory for plating operations.

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Hydrogen Embrittlement and Zinc Plating

Question: We have to plate steel parts with zinc and are concerned about hydrogen embrittlement of the finished product.

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Plating Powdered Iron Parts

Question: A very good customer has asked us to plate powdered iron parts with electroless nickel.

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What to do about Hard Chromium

EPA and OSHA are placing heavy restrictions on hard chromium plating. Here are some options available to platers...  

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The 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.

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Dummying 101

Question: What are the basics for dummying a nickel plating bath?

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Cyanide Copper Alternative

Question: We want to plate electroless nickel directly onto zincated aluminum.

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Standards 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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Woods’ Nickel Contamination

Our Wood’s nickel strike bath is contaminated with iron.

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Gritty Tin Plate

Question: What causes bright acid tin to become “gritty” after soldering?

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