Electroplating Defects and Issues
- June 29, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Electroplating is a delicate science with a wide range of factors that influence the results, spanning the electrochemical process and part preparation, requiring high precision and diligence. The complexity of these variables makes electroplating prone to defects and other problems when not performed by experienced, knowledgeable professionals. Still, electroplating is one of the highest-quality procedures […]
- Category : Blog
ENEPIG Plating for Printed Circuit Boards
- June 28, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing involves several technologies to bring about the desired results and functionalities. One of these technologies is the surface finish. The copper layer of a PCB oxidizes when it meets air, reducing the soldering ability of the copper. With a surface finish, however, the copper layer is protected from oxidation, maintaining […]
- Category : Blog, Gold Plating, Metal Finishing, Plating Process, Services at Sharretts Plating
Guide to Automotive Plating and Metal Finishing
- June 20, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
AUTOMOTIVE PLATING Manufacturers in the automotive industry are always seeking ways to protect their products from the relentless forces of corrosion. Most of us who have owned a vehicle over a period of several years have probably experienced the onset of rust at some point. Rust can spread quickly, and the ensuing damage can ruin […]
- Category : Blog
7 Tips for Choosing Abrasive Blasting Media
- June 14, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Abrasive blasting, which is the process of using specialized machinery to project or “shoot” media at high speed across a hard surface, can be ideal for removing old finishes. It can also power away rust or prepare the surface for painting. Here are 7 tips that can help you choose the best abrasive medium for […]
- Category : Abrasive Blasting Media, Blog
How Are Semiconductors Made?
- June 10, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Semiconductors are essential for creating modern electronic devices. Due to this critical role, the global semiconductor industry is both extensive and competitive. It’s projected to grow 6%-8% through 2030, with annual revenues predicted to reach $1 trillion.1 The semiconductor manufacturing process is a complex journey requiring several intricate, time-consuming steps, and it’s constantly evolving with […]
- Category : Blog
What is Contactless Electroplating Technology (CET)?
- May 31, 2024
- Igor Kadija
Written By Igor Kadija CET is a novel electroplating technology. It enables design and introduction of advanced electroplating equipment and products. With a unique approach to interaction between the electrical contact and electric field it expands the electroplating technique to currently unimaginable levels. Exploring the Fundamentals of Contactless Electroplating Technology CET is a sandwich, Fig. […]
- Category : Blog
How Gold Electroplating Is Done
- May 16, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Disclaimer: Sharretts Plating does gold plating on industrial applications in large volumes. No single or decorative plating sales will be accepted. Adding gold uses a chemical and electrical process called electroplating. You may see this referred to as Au plating or Au electroplating, because the symbol for gold on the periodic table of elements is […]
- Category : Blog, Electroplating
How Metal Finishing Works
- April 19, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Take a quick look around you and you’ll likely find one or several objects that include some type of metal — starting with the computer on which you’re reading this post! Metal has played a key role in our lives for thousands of years, and it has been an important component in just about every […]
- Category : Blog, Metal Finishing
What Are Semiconductor Nanoparticles?
- April 4, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
Since the creation of nanotechnology, researchers have discovered that specific materials could possess different properties based on their shapes and sizes. This breakthrough has led to the development of various nanoparticles, including carbon-based, ceramic, metal, polymeric, lipid and semiconductor nanoparticles. Nanoparticles have unique properties that distinguish them from bulk materials, such as a large surface […]
- Category : Blog
How to Prepare a Substrate for Electroplating
- March 18, 2024
- Sharretts Plating Company
While many manufacturers have the basic understanding that electroplating is used to provide a protective metal coating on a metal substrate, they may be less familiar with the various steps involved. An early step in the process is preparing the metal surface before plating. This typically involves cleaning the part as a means of enhancing […]
- Category : Blog, Electroplating
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