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Zinc Corrosion
5/22/2013 Products Finishing: We have been experiencing white corrosion (zinc oxide) while our steel components are in storage. All of these assemblies are nitrogen-brazed components and then are subject to clear zinc plating.What do you think is the root of our problems?
“Lumpy” Stannate Tin
5/16/2013 Products Finishing: I am having problems plating stannate tin on parts that have a copper flash. Parts are “lumpy” and dewetted.
Flaking Nickel
5/10/2013 Products Finishing: 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?
NASF SUR/FIN to Host Global Manufacturing Panel
5/6/2013 Products Finishing: Panel will include manufacturing experts from the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, China and Canada.
SUR/FIN Preview: Old School, Chicago Style
5/1/2013 Products Finishing: As we head to the Windy City for NASF’s SUR/FIN 2013, let’s take a look at some of the oldest continuous plating operations in Chicagoland.