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How Metal Finishing Has Transformed Over the Ages

On April 29, 2025
Metal finishing is a craft almost as old as civilisation itself – one that has evolved alongside human innovation. From the ornate bronze relics of the ancient world to today’s precision-engineered steel finishes, the ...
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What Are the Benefits of Steel Passivation?

What Are the Benefits of Steel Passivation?

On March 20, 2025
Steel passivation is a crucial step in the development of tools used in the pharmaceutical and medical industries. It’s important that product contamination is prevented, and these industries rely on the frequent use of ...
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Your Complete Guide to Metal Hardening

On February 27, 2025
Metal hardening is a process where metal is heated to a specific temperature before being rapidly cooled down in order to significantly improve the metal’s hardness and strength. Keep reading our blog to discover ...
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5 Advantages of Metal Polishing

On January 28, 2025
Metal polishing can often be seen as an extra step to take during the metal finishing process and can be used across a wide range of industries to achieve a fantastic finish. However, there ...
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Everything You Need to Know About Blackening Aluminium

On December 23, 2024
Blackening aluminium creates a black oxide layer over your chosen metal to form a protective shield. It is used in many different industries and for varying products, so knowing everything about it can be ...
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Current Industry Trends For Metal Finishing in 2024

On October 1, 2024
As 2024 comes to an end, this is a great time to recap some of the industry trends and changes the metal finishing industry has experienced this year. Knowing the key trends for metal ...
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Zinc Passivation Vs. Zinc Electroplating: What Are The Differences?

On September 24, 2024
In this blog, we’ll be explaining the difference between zinc passivation and zinc electroplating. Knowing the difference between these two processes is vital for choosing which method is the best option for your current ...
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What Makes Silver Electroplating So Popular?

On August 2, 2024
If you’re looking to improve the intrinsic qualities of an item – be it for aesthetic appeal, corrosion resistance, or a whole array of other reasons – silver electroplating may be the right solution. ...
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What Is The Difference Between Hard And Decorative Chrome Finishing?

On July 2, 2024
The chrome finishing process, also known as the plating process, adds a layer of chrome to another object to improve its resistance or appearance. In this blog, we’ll be exploring the differences between decorative ...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Dorsetware For Your Metal Finishing Projects

On May 30, 2024
At Dorsetware, we are leading professionals in electroplating, plating, and metal finishing services. If you have an upcoming metal finishing project and aren’t sure where to start, get in touch. We’re dedicated to producing ...
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