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Metal, specifically steel, is pervasive in modern society. It is the building block of cities and towns. Corrosion works to reduce metal structures back to their original state of ore, making the metal weaker and more susceptible to damage—which can ultimately lead to...

In modern society, fasteners are ubiquitous. The materials that create the structures of our cityscapes and rural communities alike are an integral part of modern life. The fasteners holding these materials together, while often taken for granted, are vital to the...

High chloride environments, moisture, salt spray, oxidation, and exposure to environmental or industrial chemicals all contribute to the corrosion of metals. Corrosion affects the integrity of the metals and has a staggering impact on the global economy with costs of...

Protect Your Parts from Corrosion with Electroless Nickel Coating The process of electroless nickel plating deposits an even layer of nickel-phosphorus alloy to the surface of the substrate resulting in a material with exceptional uniformity. High phosphorus...

While most molders are likely to have a preference for specific types of plating, unfortunately, there is no universal coating that is appropriate for all applications. In fact, even the best or strongest coatings can be used irresponsibly. This inevitably leads to...

Injection molding is the most common method of plastic part manufacturing. When looking at potential applications for plastic molds, the possibilities are virtually endless. Injection molding is used to create a diverse collection of products, from something as small...

Aluminum anodizing is typically referred to by its three types. Type I is chromic acid anodize which is very thin. Type II is the conventional sulfuric acid anodize which can be decoratively dyed nearly any color. Type III, hardcoat anodize, is done under more...

Electroless Nickel Plating vs. Hard Chrome Using plating for a finish for a wide range of metal machinery and parts has many benefits that are well known. Plating helps protect that component from wear and damage from corrosion, increases the performance of that part...

There are numerous advantages to plating or anodizing certain parts and components. Plating and anodizing both limit corrosion, extend the usability of the part, insulate parts from electrical currents and more, but exactly which finish is being used vary based on the...

Military specification MIL-A-8625 is the model spec for many components that need anodized for the military and/or aerospace industry. The specification covers all the requirements needed for six types and two classes of electrolytically formed anodic coatings on...