A Guide to Alocrom Plating

On October 31, 2016

Alocrom plating is a chrome conversion coating used to plate aluminium and increase corrosion resistance. It creates a pre paint finish and good adhesion qualities. Benefits include: Corrosion resistance Excellent paint and power bonds ...

A Guide to Cold Chemical Blackening

On October 24, 2016

Cold chemical blackening or metal blackening is a black finish for most ferrous metals that provides no dimensional change. It is used to add mild corrosion resistance, for decorative qualities or to minimise light ...

A Brief Guide to Copper Plating

On October 20, 2016

Copper plating is the process of depositing a copper layer onto various metals for functional and decorative purposes. Copper can produce a dull, polished, semi bright, gloss or satin finish and is used to ...

Different Metal Coatings for Different Purposes

On August 16, 2016

Quick Reference Guide Discover this easy reference guide for use with our metal coating services, from zinc coating, chromate conversion coating, nickel coating and more. Metal Finishing for Corrosion Resistance Alocrom 1200(self-healing properties) Alkaline ...

The new Apple MacBook and Metal Anodising

On July 15, 2016

The new Apple MacBook launched earlier this year on the 10th April 2015, with two more colours now available. As well as a host of other exciting new features, the gold and space grey ...

A Guide to Bright Acid Tin Plating

On July 14, 2016

Bright acid tin plating is used to add solderability, corrosion protection and electrical conductivity to substrates for use in the food, mechanical, electrical and decorative industries. Tin is a ductile, soft and silver metal ...

A Guide to Bright Nickel Plating

On July 12, 2016

Bright nickel plating is one of three forms of nickel plating, otherwise known as bright nickel electroplating. It is used for mainly decorative and engineering applications. In contrast to electroless nickel plating and dull ...

Stripping, Polishing & Plating – As Easy As 1,2,3!

On June 2, 2016

Items that need metal plating require a very specific process in order to achieve the resulting finish that you want. First an item would be cleaned to remove any foreign substances such as oil, ...

RoHS-Compliant Metal Finishing

On May 2, 2016

The metal finishing industry is regulated very strictly by a number of laws and compliances that both protect you, the customer, and the environment. One of these laws comes from European Law Directive 2011/65/EU ...

Types of Nickel Plating and Their Benefits

On April 2, 2016

There are many products on the market that incorporate a type of nickel plating in the manufacturing process. Nickel plating involves adding a thin layer of nickel onto a metal object for a variety ...

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A Guide to Alocrom Plating

A Guide to Cold Chemical Blackening

A Brief Guide to Copper Plating

Different Metal Coatings for Different Purposes

The new Apple MacBook and Metal Anodising

A Guide to Bright Acid Tin Plating

A Guide to Bright Nickel Plating

Stripping, Polishing & Plating – As Easy As 1,2,3!

RoHS-Compliant Metal Finishing

Types of Nickel Plating and Their Benefits

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