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Invar Electroplating Services
Many industries use Invar for components due to its dimensional stability in extremely hot and cold temperatures. With Invar electroplating, manufacturers can deposit a thin layer of Invar onto other materials to make them more resistant to temperature fluctuations. Learn more about this alloy’s properties and applications below, and discover why SPC is the…
Learn moreLight Metal Plating
When any combination of lightweight, high-strength and finished appearance are important factors to a manufactured part or piece of equipment, the process of plating onto light metals was most likely involved in its fabrication. From critical parts used in the aerospace and automotive industries to surgical and orthopedic implants, the…
Learn morePlating on Aluminum Base Materials
Plating onto Aluminum It’s hard to imagine going through an entire day without seeing, using or coming into contact with an object that is made of aluminum. This soft, lightweight, durable metal can be found in everything from aircraft and vehicle parts and components to food and beverage containers, foil…
Learn moreMagnesium
Magnesium is a very common element, found in abundance in the Earth’s crust. Magnesium is highly valued for use as a structural metal because it offers an extremely effective combination of light weight and superior strength. For industry applications, magnesium is often alloyed with aluminum and other materials for use…
Learn moreTitanium
In addition, Electroless Nickel is used to coat titanium as an initial coating. These processing steps are conducive for effectively achieving a good bond to the titanium. Metals such as copper and gold are not used as first layers for metalizing on top of titanium, however subsequent finishes after the…
Learn moreRefractory Metal
You’re undoubtedly familiar with “traditional” metals such as copper, gold, zinc and nickel, as well as their use and value in a wide range of manufacturing processes. You might be less familiar with a separate classification of metals known as refractory metals. The term “refractory” means this group of exotic…
Learn moreMolybdenum
Plating on Molybdenum If you are familiar with electroplating, the process of using electricity and an electrolyte solution to deposit metal ions onto the surface of another metal, then you know that specific types of metals are normally used to execute the process. These include readily available materials such as…
Learn moreElectroplating on Niobium
Niobium, also sometimes called Columbium, is not as well known as some other metals, but it has unique properties that make plating onto it an appealing prospect for those in various industries. History of Niobium The discovery of niobium was not clean cut, due in large part to its similarity…
Learn moreTungsten
Using a metal to apply a protective coating onto the surface of another metal workpiece (or one made of other materials, such as ceramics or plastic) is a time-tested manufacturing process that has numerous industrial benefits. While “standard” metals, such as nickel, zinc, tin or copper, or precious metals such…
Learn moreSteel
One can perform plating on a variety of materials and components, including steel. What common parts are made out of steel and what are some common grades of steel that can be plated? Here’s a basic guide to plating on steel to help you decide if steel metal finishing services…
Learn moreStainless Steel
If you work with steel, you may be aware that there are four main types of steel: Of these, stainless steel is often the one steel users prize the most. What exactly makes up stainless steel, and what makes it special? Can you plate on stainless steel and, if so, is there a…
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Precipitation Hardening Steel You are probably familiar with the four main types of steel: Carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel and stainless steel. But there is another type of steel that is growing in interest which you may have heard of. This type of steel is called precipitation hardening steel,…
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