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Specialty Metals Plating—Part I

Reviewing the fundamentals of palladium-nickel, platinum and rhodium plating.
02 November 2011

Effect of Various Electrocatalytic Anodes on Hexavalent and Trivalent Chrome Plating Solutions Effect of Various Electrocatalytic Anodes on Hexavalent and Trivalent Chrome Plating Solutions

Article examines the interactions between mixed metal oxide anodes and various plating baths.
07 September 2011

Key Guidelines Pertaining to Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment and Performance

While there are few specific rules for benchmarking the performance of an ultrasonic system, there are some general considerations regarding the overall need for a new system, or evaluating the day-to-day performance of your present system.
22 June 2011

Epoxy Powder Coating as a High-Dielectric Insulator Epoxy Powder Coating as a High-Dielectric Insulator

Using the proper application method, virtually any configuration can be uniformly coated, ensuring a consistent insulation barrier.
04 May 2011

Trouble-Free, Economical Electroless Nickel Plating

How to properly set up a mid-size, RoHS-compliant EN line without breaking the bank.
01 April 2011

Finisher's Profile: Cleveland Black Oxide Finisher's Profile: Cleveland Black Oxide

Specialty finisher banks on proven proprietary processes, plus a little bit of luck.
05 August 2010

SelectConnect™ Process for Metallizing Circuits on Molded Parts and Components SelectConnect™ Process for Metallizing Circuits on Molded Parts and Components

3D-MID are designed to maximize space use where components are placed at different heights and in different declinations.
08 March 2010

Non-Destructive UV Inspection of Coatings Based on Enhanced Fluorescent Response Non-Destructive UV Inspection of Coatings Based on Enhanced Fluorescent Response

The use of fluorescent materials to provide a non-destructive method for on-line inspection has been an area of increased importance to the coatings industry. Significant improvements in productivity have been realized by employing ultraviolet, UV, light curing to produce conformal coatings for computer boards.
31 August 2009

Platers/Painters Profile: Metal Finishing—C.R. Hudgins Style Platers/Painters Profile: Metal Finishing—C.R. Hudgins Style

Investing in the business—and its people—pays big dividends for C.R. Hudgins Plating, a 60-year-old operation based in Lynchburg, Va.
19 August 2009

Platers/Painters Profile: Master Metal Finishing Takes Anodizing Seriously Platers/Painters Profile: Master Metal Finishing Takes Anodizing Seriously

From electronics to aircraft parts, Master Metal Finishing of Patterson, N.J., finishes to spec—and beyond.
19 August 2009

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