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 ...

What Is Passivation Of Metal?

On June 25, 2020

Passivation is a chemical treatment used to enhance the corrosion resistance of stainless steel and remove surface contamination. In manufacturing and industrial applications, the natural protective oxide layer on steel can be broken down ...

What Are The Different Types Of Anodizing?

On June 3, 2020

Metal anodizing is the process of electroplating metal, most commonly aluminium, to achieve a protective and decorative anodic oxide finish. It is a highly durable metal finish and can effectively resist scratching, corrosion and ...

4 Types of Chromium Coatings

On April 20, 2020

Chromium coating is a technique that consists of electroplating a thin layer of the chemical element onto metal, to provide protection against wear and corrosion. This popular procedure utilises a chromium substance to cover ...

What Are the Applications of Chemical Blacking?

On April 2, 2020

Chemical blacking is one of our many metal finishing services that we offer at Dorsetware. With its distinctive finish and versatility, cold chemical blacking can be used for an array of applications and purposes, ...

Which Metal Plating is the Most Decorative?

On March 4, 2020

Metal finishing is highly useful for a range of purposes, whether that be industrial or decorative. We offer a variety of decorative metal coating services at Dorsetware, which can completely transform the appearance of ...

What are the Pros and Cons of Gold Plating?

On February 5, 2020

Gold plating is a fantastic option for adding a decorative touch to a variety of products. Our gold plating service is popular amongst varying industries and is a low-cost alternative to using 9-carat alloys. ...

A Brief History of Electroplating

On November 26, 2019

Electroplating and plating companies have been around for many years, providing the public and businesses with various metal finishing requirements. Electroplating is useful for a variety of old and more modern applications, demonstrating its ...

A Guide to Protecting Against Corrosion

On September 26, 2019

What is corrosion? Corrosion is a common problem which causes the deterioration of metal compounds. It is caused by the chemical reaction between metal compounds and the surrounding atmosphere. There are two main types of ...

Why is Electroplating Important?

On August 26, 2019

As an experienced electroplating company, we recognise the importance of electroplating and the vast array of benefits it provides. With state of the art technology, our team of professionals at Dorsetware are able to ...

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4 Reasons To Use Electroless Nickel Plating

What Is Passivation Of Metal?

What Are The Different Types Of Anodizing?

4 Types of Chromium Coatings

What Are the Applications of Chemical Blacking?

Which Metal Plating is the Most Decorative?

What are the Pros and Cons of Gold Plating?

A Brief History of Electroplating

A Guide to Protecting Against Corrosion

Why is Electroplating Important?

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