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Benefits of Electroless Nickel Plating on Precision CNC & Mold Components
Progress for Industry, Inc. specializes in metal plating and finishing for the molding industry. With a variety of different metal finishes available to suit the specific applications and industries for which the final parts will be used. Electroless nickel plating,...
Anti-Corrosion Protective Coatings for Steel
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...
Fastener Coatings to Prevent Thread Corrosion in Fasteners & Rust-Prone Applications
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...
Best Coating Services for Corrosion Protection in High Chloride Environments
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...
Choosing a High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel Plating Process for Your Application
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...
Which Injection Mold Coating is Best? Injection Mold Coating Guide
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...
Chrome Plating vs. Electroless Nickel Plating – Which Finishing Is Best?
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...
Hardcoat Anodize Type III vs. Type II Anodize & Stainless Steel
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...
Explaining the Differences Between Hard Chrome Plating & Electroless Nickel Plating
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...
Electroless Nickel Plating vs. Aluminum Anodizing: Which is Best Based on Application
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...