Plating

The process of testing new coatings or approving new suppliers requires a series of tests to control the stability of the process, coating, or the supplier's production capability.

The subject of hydrogen embrittlement can sometimes confuse end-users, and I often receive a series of questions.

When we enquire about the essence of things and the meaning of words, we delve into the world of semantics.

Electroplating has become a cornerstone technology in semiconductor manufacturing, enabling high-performance interconnects and advanced packaging.

Danilo Bittar, Regional Director of Americas for Fischer Technology, discusses the Fischerscope XAN Liquid Analyzer, an efficient inline solution analysis for electroplating baths.

The Metal Finishing Association of Southern California hosted its 31st annual golf tournament and fundraiser on May 12 at the picturesque Industry Hills Golf Club.

They say that opposites attract, but when dissimilar metals come in contact, what they attract is corrosion.

Corrosion of electrolytically gilded silver was analyzed. Red spots were observed after eight months’ storage in an indoor environment.

Gary Burton has spent over 50 years in the metal finishing industry, working on all sides of the spectrum, including as an applicator and with suppliers.

Electrodeposition of silver from a bath of an alkaline cyanide has been carried out by applying pulsed current electrolysis.

The European Chemicals Agency wants to exempt the electroplating and finishing industry from its ban on hexavalent chromium.

The metal-finishing industry serves up fresh challenges daily.

Investigations were conducted into the sodium zincate solution used for treating aluminum prior to its being plated.

Cooper Machinery Services in Houston acquired the chroming assets of ICP Industries, including its proprietary plating processes and operational infrastructure.

MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions says it has "invested" in RM Plating, a finishing company in Irapuato, Mexico.

James Lindsay, Ph. D., is a retired research engineer from General Motors who has volunteered for numerous surface finishing industry groups over the past several decades.

Tribar Technologies in Wixom, Michigan, announced that it has been sold and that its Adept Plastic Finishing division will close.

At some point, every manufacturer faces problems that develop in its process.

The corrosion resistance of tin/zinc alloys is investigated by EC, CMT, ASTM B117 and Prohesion tests in this edited version of the Garland Award winner from the 2000 Aerospace/Airline Plating & Metal Finishing Forum.

Art Mink is the Vice President of Sales at Varland Plating in Cincinnati, Ohio.