Best Alternative To Chrome Plating

On July 6, 2021

Thanks to its superior properties and shiny smooth surface, chrome plating has been a superior metal finishing solution for almost a century. The hardness, durability and corrosion resistance of a chrome-plated surface makes it ...

5 Types Of Metal Plating For High Temperatures

On April 29, 2021

Electroplating is a process known also known as metal plating which applies a thin metal coating to a substrate, thus improving various characteristics of a metal, such as corrosion resistance, and can even introduce ...

What Metal Finishing Options Are There?

On March 22, 2021

Metal finishing is the important final step in the process of preparing metal products before use. Alone, many metals cannot perform long term the way we want them to. Therefore finishing is used in ...

4 Of The Most Conductive Metal Coatings Available

On February 19, 2021

When it comes to metals and their purposes, conductivity is always an important factor. There are many different known terms for conductivity including thermal and electrical. Electrical conductivity is the material’s ability to pass ...

The Difference Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals?

On January 13, 2021

There are various categories in which different metals fall under. From magnetic, to non-magnetic, ductile or brittle, each metal has its own suitable use. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals both differ in their composition and ...

7 Daily Life Examples of Electroplating

On December 24, 2020

Electroplating is the process of a type of metal coating being applied to objects. This procedure is employed to increase their durability, aesthetics, conduction of electricity, prevent friction and more. Whether it is noticed ...

How To Prevent Corrosion Of Metal Parts

On November 12, 2020

Just as objects can endure wear and tear over time, so can metals. Because of exposure to outside elements, metal parts without any protective coatings or adjustments will react to these conditions. There are ...

4 Services You Should Expect From Your Metal Finishing Company

On October 2, 2020

When most people hear the words “electroplating services” or “metal finishing”, not much may spring to mind. Unless you understand electroplating the topic can be quite hard to get your head around. For businesses ...

How Does Micro Plating Work?

On September 8, 2020

Micro plating is the process of electroplating micro metal parts, which are parts that are small and intricate in size. These types of metal parts are typically found in electrical and medical devices and ...

4 Reasons To Use Electroless Nickel Plating

On July 31, 2020

Electroless nickel plating is a nickel-alloy coating by a controlled chemical reduction. Unlike other forms of nickel plating, electroless nickel does not involve an electric current and can deposit on surfaces which are not ...

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Best Alternative To Chrome Plating

5 Types Of Metal Plating For High Temperatures

What Metal Finishing Options Are There?

4 Of The Most Conductive Metal Coatings Available

The Difference Between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals?

7 Daily Life Examples of Electroplating

How To Prevent Corrosion Of Metal Parts

4 Services You Should Expect From Your Metal Finishing Company

How Does Micro Plating Work?

4 Reasons To Use Electroless Nickel Plating

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