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Regular articles written by SPC engineers and specialists, covering industry developments, plating innovations, and application use cases in fields such as aerospace, medical devices, and semiconductors.

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ENEPIG Plating for Printed Circuit Boards

Printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing involves several technologies to bring about the desired results and functionalities. One of these technologies…

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How Metal Finishing Works

Take a quick look around you and you’ll likely find one or several objects that include some type of metal…

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Which Metal Finishing Option Is For You?

If your business involves the manufacturing of products consisting of any type of metal, then you undoubtedly understand the importance…

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Palladium vs. Gold Plating: Which Option to Choose?

While both are lauded in the jewelry industry for their beautiful appearances, there’s more to palladium and gold than their…

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How Does Electroplating Contribute to Reducing Manufacturing Costs?

In today’s highly competitive business climate, just about every manufacturer is looking for ways to reduce operating costs. Factors such…

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Important Metal Finishing Quality Assurance Steps

Perhaps the biggest reason Sharretts Plating Company has managed to remain one of the top metal finishing companies after more…

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Why Metal Finishing Matters in the MedTech Industry

Medical device manufacturers face numerous challenges in their quest to develop the high-quality, top-performing, safe products their specialized client base…

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Platinum Vs. Palladium Plating in Medicine

The biomedical industry uses a range of metal instruments, and in recent years, the prevalence of implantable medical devices has…

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Exploring Safer Alternatives to Chrome Plating

Hard chrome plating has been a preferred metal finishing solution since the 1940s — over time it has grown into…

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How to Work With Your Metal Finishing Services Provider

Electroplating and electroless plating are crucial processes for ensuring a successful outcome in many manufacturing and fabricating operations. Plating provides…

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What Is Selective Plating? The Advantages of Brush Plating

UPDATE: (8/24/2021) SPC no longer offers brush plating services. This blog is for educational purposes only. Please refer to our…

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How to Avoid Tarnishing

While metal finishing processes such as electroplating and electroless plating provide numerous benefits, the presence of post-plate tarnishing can diminish…

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