Technical Guides

An overview of the stringent requirements for medical device electroplating, focusing on biocompatibility, radiopacity, and surviving harsh sterilization cycles.

When zinc-plated parts show white powdery rust within days, the passivation has failed. Learn the root causes, from bath contamination to curing errors.

Silver is a precious metal, but it is highly sensitive to sulfur. Learn how to prevent black spots and tarnish on your electrical contacts.

A rough plated finish is a sign of process failure. Learn how to distinguish between substrate roughness and "shelf roughness" caused by bath contamination.

Too much current is just as bad as too little. Learn how to prevent burnt, powdery deposits on the sharp edges of your parts.

Microscopic pits can ruin a mirror finish and compromise corrosion protection. Learn how to identify and solve pitting caused by gas bubbles and contamination.