Q. I recently received General Motors specification GMW3359 for non-electrolytically applied zinc-rich coating. Can you give me more information about this process? Ask an ExpertPublished: 1/29/2013
We have a problem with our acid nickel bath. What was once a bright nickel color is now a gray color, although it still looks bright. When we set the rectifier to the correct amperage for the load, the parts appear to burn. Also, we can only leave t... Ask an ExpertPublished: 1/25/2013
What can you tell me about tin/zinc plating, and what kind of current density is necessary to get a consistent deposit on surfaces? Ask an ExpertPublished: 1/2/2013
Where can I learn more about additives to plating baths? I want to formulate some of my own and avoid the high prices charged by plating chemical vendors. Ask an ExpertPublished: 12/11/2012
We have been barrel plating flat parts, but the parts do not meet the customer’s corrosion requirements, and we now have to resort to rack plating. Can you provide a brief explanation for the significant difference in cost? Ask an ExpertPublished: 12/5/2012
What is the difference between immersion and electroless (autocatalytic) gold? Are the two processes interchangeable? Ask an ExpertPublished: 12/4/2012