Our stripping process sometimes does not remove all of the nickel plate. When re-plated, the areas that still have “old” nickel on the surface tend to flake. Do you have any suggestions for solving this problem? Ask an ExpertPublished: 5/10/2013
My bright nickel plating bath is giving me a lot of grief. Our problem is the lack of uniform brightness on the part. The side of the part directly facing the anode is bright in some cases but not others. If I attempt to plate multiple parts in the ... Ask an ExpertPublished: 11/30/2012
We are plating electroless nickel (EN) on leaded brass, but find pits in the EN layer. What is the best way to prepare the leaded brass substrate so that we do not get a pitted finish? Ask an ExpertPublished: 10/5/2012
I have green sludge collecting on the filters in my nickel plating bath. What is it, and what can I do to prevent this from happening in the future? Ask an ExpertPublished: 10/4/2012
Our company produces components made from mild steel that are nickel/zinc plated. We have been asked to investigate the possibility of over-plating of a tin strip on these parts. Can this be done, and can it be done selectively? Ask an ExpertPublished: 9/24/2012