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, ...

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 Alkaline Zinc Nickel (excellent, ...

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 ...

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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

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

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