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Payroll Taxes Go Up, Up and Away

We all know that hot air makes a hot-air balloon rise.

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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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Pickling Stainless Steel Components

Question: We are manufacturing SS components which we are pickling in HF/HNO3 soln for approx three mins.

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Questions About Transfer Efficiency

Since we are in compliance, do I have to worry about transfer efficiency? 

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What are the Properties of Black Anodized Finishes?

Quesiton: My company uses black anodized aluminum substrates in devices for biological cell maintenance systems.

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“Whitewash” Again

Question: I have a small chrome plating shop.  I have problems when plating larger parts, such as bumpers.

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Washer Discharge Fouled with Oils

Question: Our plant has a two-stage spray washer to remove oils and dirt from carbon steel stampings.

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Zinc Alloy Plating Affecting Wastewater Treatment Sludge

Due to their desire to reduce chromium content of their parts, a number of our customers are asking us to investigate zinc alloy plating of their parts.

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Woods’ Nickel Contamination

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

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Tungsten Carbide Precision Wear Parts

Question: I represent a manufacturer of tungsten carbide precision wear parts.

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