Choosing the Right Gold Plating Bath
- December 15, 2015
- Sharretts Plating Company
When it comes to electroplating, gold plating is typically viewed as the “gold standard” for the industry. Most plating experts agree that if the relatively high cost of gold plating fits your budget, you should make it your first choice. Keep in mind the increased expense of gold plating is often offset by a significant […]
- Category : Blog, Gold Plating
Answers to Your Gold Plating Questions
- October 12, 2015
- Sharretts Plating Company
When you think of gold plating, you probably think of the application of a glittery coating often used to enhance the appearance of jewelry and other metallic items. However, gold plating can provide more than aesthetic appeal. The following answers to some frequently asked questions can provide additional insight regarding the true benefits of gold […]
- Category : Blog, Gold Plating, Plating Process
Plating On Titanium
- October 9, 2015
- Sharretts Plating Company
Titanium is a naturally occurring element that offers a unique combination of remarkable strength and light weight. This makes the use of titanium in its metallic form a popular choice in many industrial and manufacturing applications. Titanium derives its name from the Titans of Greek mythology, deities who were reputed to have superhuman strength. However, […]
- Category : Blog, Electroplating, Titanium
Does Gold Electroplating Make Sense For Your Electronics Manufacturing Operation?
- September 30, 2015
- Sharretts Plating Company
Many of us think of gold in terms of its high monetary value and unmistakable aesthetic appeal. But this remarkable precious metal can also serve more practical purposes. The process of electroplating this soft, ductile, malleable metal onto other metal surfaces can offer important benefits, including enhancing corrosion resistance, improving electrical conductivity and shielding the […]
- Category : Benefits of Plating, Blog
Copper Plating on Plastics
- September 29, 2015
- Sharretts Plating Company
Take a quick look around your home or office, and you’ll undoubtedly see something that is either made of or contains copper. This abundant and extremely versatile metal has played an important role in the human existence for more than 10,000 years. While copper is no longer the primary ingredient in pennies, which consisted of […]
- Category : Blog, Evolution of Plating
E-Coating vs. Powder Coating
- September 3, 2015
- Sharretts Plating Company
UPDATE: (8/10/2021) SPC no longer offers Electrocoating (e-coating) services. This blog is for educational purposes only. Please refer to our coatings, base materials, or plating methods pages to learn more about our services. Among the vast array of industrial metal finishing options are two comparable processes known as electrophoretic deposition (colloquially known as electrocoating or […]
- Category : Blog, Types of Coating
The Importance of Corrosion Testing
- Sharretts Plating Company
Where there’s metal, there’s usually the potential for the formation of destructive rust. Corrosion can have a devastating impact on a manufacturer’s bottom line. Every year, rust damage results in losses of billions of dollars to companies throughout the United States. Rust is also relentless — once it forms, it can spread quickly and corrode […]
- Category : Blog, Corrosion Testing
Electroplating Electronic Components – Surface Preparation
- Sharretts Plating Company
If your business involves the manufacturing of electronic products, you probably understand the value of electroplating in the production process. Electroplating can serve many different purposes. For instance, copper plating can increase the ability of semiconductors and circuits to conduct electricity, and gold plating is often used to provide low and stable contact resistance, make […]
- Category : Blog, Plating Process
The Zinc Plating Process
- Sharretts Plating Company
UPDATE (4/16/2021): SPC is no longer taking on new business for zinc plating. Please refer to our coatings page to learn about the other coatings we offer. Rust is the greatest enemy of just about any type of metal, and its corrosive effects can be devastating. According to NASA, the cost of corrosion-related losses to United […]
- Category : Blog, Plating Process
Benefits of Wet Blasting in the Aerospace Industry
- Sharretts Plating Company
You may be familiar with wet blasting: the metal finishing process that involves the use of compressed air to project a combination of abrasive media and liquid onto the surface of a substrate. Wet blasting has been used since the 1950s for applications such as degreasing, die and mold cleaning, paint removal, and surface preparation […]
- Category : Blog, Wet Blasting
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