The Dorsetware Process

On February 14, 2017

Whatever we are commissioned to do: metal polishing, metal plating, or metal finishing, at Dorsetware we make sure that our work process is thorough on all levels. As the leading electroplaters in Dorset we ...

6 Ways to Improve the Quality of Metal

On January 28, 2017

Improving the quality of metal is to improve the efficiency of your product. Almost all metal products you use in everyday life will have been submitted to a metal finishing process in order to ...

A Guide to Silver Electroplating

On January 3, 2017

Silver plating has been used since the invention of coins and metal smithing, and has the most applications compared to any other types of plated metal. A silver finish is used in almost all ...

Our IMF Membership

On December 20, 2016

As one of the leading electroplaters serving clients across the South including London, Hampshire and Dorset, we have to make sure that we are kept up to date with all the changes that happen ...

Metal Finishing Masking

On December 20, 2016

As experts in the field of electroplating and anodising, the team at Dorsetware understand that some parts of items that you bring to us may not need plating, for example, the protection of screw ...

5 More Amazing Products That Use the Metal Anodising Process

On December 8, 2016

At Dorsetware we offer a range of anodising services. To highlight the importance of the metal anodising process, we will be showcasing several innovative products. These products use the anodising process to further improve ...

3 Common Uses for Metal Finishing

On November 24, 2016

Metal finishing is the process of adding another layer to a metal product and is used for a variety of purposes. Metal finishing can increase durability, improve decorative appeal (such as aluminium anodising), enhance ...

A Beginners Guide to Manganese Phosphate Coating

On November 7, 2016

Manganese phosphate coating is a popular phosphate coating due to its hardness and outstanding wear resistance. Phosphate coatings are used to pre-treat metal prior to coating or painting and to increase specific metal properties ...

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. Our copper plating services have a variety of purposes, both functional and decorative. Copper can produce a dull, polished, semi bright, ...

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The Dorsetware Process

6 Ways to Improve the Quality of Metal

A Guide to Silver Electroplating

Our IMF Membership

Metal Finishing Masking

5 More Amazing Products That Use the Metal Anodising Process

3 Common Uses for Metal Finishing

A Beginners Guide to Manganese Phosphate Coating

A Guide to Cold Chemical Blackening

A Brief Guide to Copper Plating

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