Electroless or chemical plating applies a consistent coating layer of nickel, copper, chromium or other metal to finished parts without relying on an external electrical source, by staging several ...

The lustrous patina that protects the backside of Apple’s new iPad Mini isn’t just some cheap shellac or sealant coat—it’s actually “grown” on the metal itself in an electrochemical process known as ...

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Architectural sheet metal applications often require a material that is durable, can be colored or finished, remains clean and beautiful over time. With its natural, brilliant look, hard anodic ...

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Visiting a chrome plating shop conjures up images of giant buffing wheels, bubbling vats and parts dangling from wires, and while all of those things contribute to the overall process they are just ...

<p>Ed Thielman, manager of the gun barrel processing facility, lowers a rack of barrels into a manganese phosphate bath Tuesday afternoon at Armor Anodizing. March 4, 2014 in Kalispell, Montana.

Scientists in South Korea have developed the world’s first eco-friendly silver (Ag) plating technology using a phosphorus (P) compound as a key plating component. The method enables silver plating ...

Some form of finishing process will be required if you want to produce ready-for-market laser cut parts or just want your parts to be consistently finished. Whether you’re repairing an old scratch or ...