Electroplating
Removing Welding Smut from Aluminum
Question: We are welding 6063 aluminum extrusions and are looking for an efficient way to remove the welding smut from the parts.
Read MoreOn My Mind: Organizational Lenses
Organizations are commonly analyzed using three perspectives or lenses: strategic, political and cultural.
Read MoreElectrolytic Coloring and Corrosion Resistance
Question: Does the electrolytic coloring of aluminum cause corrosion if tin is used to produce the desired color?
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Mechanical Plating
Mechanical plating is an alternative coating system for the impact deposition of zinc and other ductile metals. This article reviews the application technique and performance benefits of this alternative technology to electrodeposition and hot dip galvanizing...
Read MoreSmall Scale Zinc Plating
Question: In my spare time I like to do restoration work on automobiles.
Read MoreCopper in a Nickel Plating Bath
Question: We use a Watts bright nickel plating bath and have recently noticed a grayish color in the low current density areas of our parts.
Read MoreCleaning Magnesium
Question: What is the recommended chemical cleaning process and composition prior to electroless nickel plating for magnesium?
Read MorePlating on Hafnium Substrates
Question: We have to plate platinum and silver on some parts that are made of hafnium.
Read MoreChromate Color Change
Question: We use a blue-bright type chromate on parts that are plated in an alkaline, non-cyanide zinc bath.
Read MoreAnodizing Emission Rates
Question: I am trying to find information about anodizing emission rates.
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