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Experienced Platers
We are a small, specialized, modern plating and machine shop located in the Southwest. Where can we find ndividuals who are qualified and experienced platers?
Read MoreNickel Dermatitis
I run a captive-nickel plating shop. Is there some type of a test for allergies to nickel—nickel dermatitis—that can be administered prior to hiring an individual for my shop?
Read MoreCopper and Bright Dips
Can you suggest a good formulation for bright dipping of copper alloys? I require a bright dip that will give me good polishing of the copper surface.
Read MorePerspiration
After plating carbon steel with an electroless nickel/boron nitride process, the parts exposed to human perspiration turn black. The thickness of the plate is only 0.0003–0.0005 inch. Is this due to our process, or is it from perspiration that comes in contact with the surface?
Read MoreWhy Use Epoxy Primer?
We have been applying a two-package epoxy primer and then a polyurethane topcoat to our products.
Read MoreAccelerated Tests vs. Service Life
We manufacture coated pipe products, and I’ve been asked to come up with a guaranteed lifetime period for a “Single Wall Steel Tube” pipe having a coating that is 25 microns thick. The coating withstood the CASS test for 60 hrs. How many years it will with stand up in the field?
Read MoreProtecting Brass
I have had customer complaints about the clear coat peeling and corrosion problems on solid-brass numerals for house identification. Can you give any tips on how to polish the brass and protect it for years to come?
Read MoreHardcoat Anodize Thickness Problem
During the anodizing cycle, how can we check to see if the coating thickness is reaching the thickness requirement stated on the drawing?
Read MoreIs it Anodized or Not?
What would be the best way to indicate whether or not an aluminum part has been electro-polished and anodized?
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