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How Current Ripples Affect Throwing Power and Plating Quality

When power is converted from AC to DC, the current flows in ripples. Just as a light powered by such a current would flicker, electrochemical processes are also affected, either slowing or stopping, even if just for milliseconds at a time – and undetectable by the human eye.

PPI Aerospace Holding Online Auction of Plating, Painting Equipment

PPI Aerospace in Michigan is holding an auction of its entire facility, including plating and painting equipment.

(Mis)Representing Hexavalent Chrome

While it may be true that the spotlight on the alleged health hazards of hexavalent chromium is mainly because of its use (or misuse) as a corrosion inhibitor — particularly in cooling waters and chromates — the entire chromium-based industry is bearing the burden of recent negative publicity.