Electroplating

Drivers of Change
Is your metal finishing software ready for an upgrade?

Can Electroplated Fe-C be an Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Hard Chromium and DLC Coatings?
Electroplated FeC is an efficient surface treatment based on non-aggressive chemicals with a deposition rate of ~20 μm/h at a process temperature of 50°C.  The FeC coating is carbide-free and temperature stable up to ~250°C...

Vertical Acid Copper Plating for PCB Manufacturing
Developments expand in the world of printed circuit boards.

Evolution of Electroless Nickel Plating
What’s next for EN technology?

Are Ionic Liquids Right for Your Parts Cleaning Job?
Ionic liquids have also been considered for parts cleaning applications because of their negligible vapor pressure, high thermal and electrochemical stability, and low melting points of less than 100°C.

Meeting the Critical Cleaning Challenge
Today’s parts cleaning industry faces numerous challenges that can make the selection of an effective critical cleaning system difficult

Stripping of Plated Finishes
The processes, chemicals and equipment, plus control and troubleshooting.

Recovery/Recycling Methods for Metal Finishers
A guide to lowering pollution and recovering valuable process constituents.

In-House Blackening of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
Process satisfies customers’ shipping requirements while meeting stricter water regulations in times of drought.

Nickel Electroplating
Applications, plating solutions, brighteners, good operating practices and troubleshooting.