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What Is ABS Plastic?
Plastics play a prominent role in many manufacturing processes. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) is one of the most widely used plastics…
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Position Type: Full-Time Pay: $20-25/hour Location: Emigsville, PA Official Job Description: At SPC, A Jr. Process Chemist performs a…
Learn moreJr. Mechatronics Technician
Position Type: Full-Time Pay: $20-25/hour Location: Emigsville, PA Official Job Description: At SPC, A jr. mechatronics technician performs a…
Learn moreWhat Is the Best Precious Metal?
The metal coating you choose for a component or product greatly affects its properties and performance. Electroplating using precious metals…
Learn moreWhat Is Porosity in Electroplating?
In many applications, the electroplated surface of a product needs to be smooth and consistent to ensure proper functionality. In…
Learn moreTungsten vs. Molybdenum
Tungsten vs. Molybdenum as Base Materials for Plating As refractory metals, both tungsten and molybdenum are prized for the…
Learn moreAdvantages of Sulfamate Nickel Plating
Nickel is one of the most common materials used in electroplating applications. This lustrous, silvery-white metal is hard and ductile…
Learn moreThickness of Gold Plating Connectors
For decades, manufacturers of electronics products have used gold plating to protect the connectors that are essential for joining electrical…
Learn moreKey Benefits of Industrial Gold Plating
Gold is a precious metal that many people equate with high monetary value and aesthetic appeal. In addition, gold has…
Learn moreDifferent Ways to Plate Micro Parts
The term “micro parts” refers to components that are the size of a dime or even smaller. You can typically…
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Hard Gold Plating vs. Soft Gold Plating
Gold has always held a sparkly reputation in jewelry and decorative accents, but many are unaware of its uses…
Learn moreAdvantages of Gold Plating Over PVD Coating
Several methods are available for applying a coating of gold onto an industrial product. The electroplating process has been the…
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