Electroplating
Cadmium and Chromium Substitutes
Question: Where can I find some up-to-date information on various substitutes for cadmium and chromium?
Read MoreMixed Parts
Question: We specialize in decorative chromium using the classic copper/nickel/bright nickel/chromium process.
Read MoreChromate Conversion Coatings and Temperature Revisited
Another reader pointed out that the QQ-P-416, Type II, Class 2 specification clearly states that the conversion coating is not intended for long-term exposure to temperatures over 150F or to intermittent exposure over 300F.
Read MorePlating on Powdered Metal
Question: We are trying to plate some parts made of powdered metal.
Read MoreBright Dip for Stainless Steel - Safety Warning
The July 2001 issue of this column gave a formulation for the bright dipping of stainless steel.
Read MoreNickel Sulfamate and Pits
Question: We are having problems with pits in our nickel sulfamate plating line.
Read MoreSome More Pitting
Question: One of our customers has recently started to complain about pitting of wire parts that we bright nickel plate.
Read MoreWood's Nickel Redux
Question: I need some information about the Wood's nickel strike bath.
Read MoreChromium Plating Bath Contamination
Question: We recently had to dump a fairly large volume of hexavalent chromium plating solution because it was contaminated with a high level of zinc and other heavy metals.
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Protecting and Enhancing Decorative Plated Componentry at Keeler Brass
Brass, copper, chromium, nickel, whatever the coating, Keeler Brass gives it a glossy, durable finish using an EPA-compliant lacquer...
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