Fe–Pt Films Prepared from Plating Baths Containing Glycine as a Complexing Agent
We have reported Fe–Pt films with hard magnetic properties electroplated from plating baths using citric acid as a complexing agent.
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How Electroplating Inspired World-Renowned Designer to New Heights
Ann Tiukinhoy Pamintuan’s journey to becoming a world-renowned designer began with an unexpected fascination: electroplating.
Acquisition Helps Greensboro Industrial Platers Grow Footprint
Alex Budd has always been interested in manufacturing industries that no one seems to pay much attention to.
Arizona’s Sav-on Plating Adds 12-foot Wide Zinc Line
Sav-on Plating launched a new 12-foot wide zinc line at its facilities in Phoenix, Arizona.
Controlling Your Finishing Operation’s Workers’ Comp MOD Score
The best way to have a low Experience Modification Rating (MOD) score is to avoid workers’ compensation claims altogether.
H&M Plating Receives Houston Environmental Compliance Award
H&M Plating received the Houston Police Department’s Environmental Compliance Award for 2025.
Saporito Finishing Celebrates National Surface Finishing Day
On the first Wednesday of March, Saporito Finishing hosted an event in recognition of National Surface Finishing Day, an annual celebration dedicated to honoring the hard work of professionals in the finishing industry.
Fixing Adhesion Problems on Ferrous Parts
If the steel substrate contains lead, be sure to verify that the acid pickle contains a sufficient amount of bilfuoride to adequately remove the lead from the surface, or poor adhesion may result.
Electroplating Math
The electroplater will be more successful when familiar with some basic math skills.
UniMetal Surface Finishing Acquires FJC Services
UniMetal Surface Finishing has acquired FJC Services, a provider in the industrial cleaning sector.
Electrodeposition of Thick and Crack-Free Fe-Cr-Ni Coatings from a Cr (III) Electrolyte
The electrodeposition of iron-nickel-chromium coatings is a more environmentally friendly and economical alternative to hard-chrome coatings made from chromium (VI) electrolytes and stainless-steel bulk materials.
Risky Business: Finishers are seeing Insurance Premiums Rising at Alarming Rates
When Dwayne Dayley was told his insurance on the anodizing company he owned in Caldwell, Idaho, was being dropped, he thought he was the only one in the industry who had heard those words.
Solving Acid Copper Plating Issues
A shop manager wrote to me asking for advice on their acid copper issue.
National Plating Acquires Milwaukee Plating
National Plating Company in Milwaukee has acquired Milwaukee Plating.
Finishing Industry Survey: Better 2025 After Down 2024
For most finishers, 2025 should mean better revenue than the year before, but issues such as labor, supplier consolidation, and the economy are still causing concern.
Hard Chrome Misting and How to Improve the Plating Operation
Chromic acid solutions generate considerable chromic acid misting when electrified, sometimes called fuming.
Somerville Plating’s New Owners Meet Old Traditions In Servicing Customers
Much like politics, Kandarp Patel knows that all electroplating is local.
Plating Stainless Steel: Facts and Information
The metal finishing industry has a long working relationship with stainless steel.
ASTM Workshop on PFAS, Chromium in Cadmium Plating Properties
ASTM International is holding a workshop on PFAS, percentages of hexavalent chrome in trivalent chrome, and cadmium plating properties.
California Metals Coalition Takes Up Fight to Challenge Regulations Threatening Metal Finishing Industry
As 2025 begins, James Simonelli has only one goal regarding the metal finishing industry and government regulations.
ASTM Honors Finishing Researchers on New Chromium, Zinc-Nickel Standards
Committee B08 on Metallic and Inorganic Coatings presented three awards at the ASTM November CW 2024 Awards of Appreciation for developing and collaborating on two new B08 standards.
