Electroplating
NASF Announces 2020 Industry Award Winners
Each year, the National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) recognizes members who stand out amongst their peers for their contributions to the finishing industry on the local and national levels.
Read MorePlating Thickness Pitfalls and Measuring Instruments
Proper coating thickness is crucial in both functional and decorative plating. Here are some common problems and ways to measure coating thickness.
Read MoreElectro-codeposition of MCrAlY Coatings for Advanced Gas Turbine Applications - 10th Quarterly Research Report
NASF funded research seeking a sulfur-free plating solution for electro-codeposition of (Ni,Co)-CrAlY composite coatings.
Read MoreValence Surface Technologies Gets Safran Landing Systems Approvals
The approvals cover a range of aerospace finishing processes that Valence Wichita, formerly Chrome Plus International, will now complete.
Read MoreAmerican Plating Power Releases LYNQ Software Package
American Plating Power offers the LYNQ software package, a Windows-based desktop solution designed to operate up to 30 rectifiers of a variety of makes and models.
Read MoreColumbia Chemical Celebrates 45th Anniversary
The company was founded in 1975 when two chemists, William Rosenberg Sr. and Herb Geduld, rented space in a former textile mill.
Read MoreInside Zinc and Zinc-Nickel Post-Plating Protective Finishes
A behind-the-scenes look at post-plating finishes for zinc and zinc-nickel plating.
Read MoreColumbia Chemical Brings on Technical Account Manager
Curt Sotera will focus on providing technical service to Columbia’s customers, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers in Ohio and the Northeast U.S.
Read MoreIncreasing Low Current Density (LCD) Coverage in Trivalent Chromium
Many factors can influence the low current density (LCD) coverage in a trivalent chromium system. Pavco decorative team manager Shane Moore discusses ideas for improving both chloride and sulfate systems.
Read MoreLiloTree Provides Corrosion Resistance for Nickel Plating
LiloTree launched a corrosion inhibitor designed to prevent nickel corrosion with a barrier level that passivates and protects nickel plated surfaces.
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