Technical Guides

Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) is often compared to electroplating. Learn the functional differences between wet chemistry and vacuum-based deposition.

One is a chemical bond, the other is a plastic skin. Learn the critical differences between electroplating and powder coating for industrial and consumer hardware.

Both Tin and Silver are used for electrical contacts, but the price difference is 60:1. Learn when to save with Tin and when you must invest in Silver.

Nickel and Chrome are often used together, but they are very different metals. Learn the functional and aesthetic differences to choose the right finish for your application.

Military specifications for aluminum conversion coatings are the benchmark for aerospace and defense. Understand the shift from MIL-C-5541 to MIL-DTL-5541 and the meaning of Type I vs Type II.

Decoding the most important specification for Electroless Nickel. Learn how to correctly specify Phosphorus content, Thickness, and post-plate Heat Treatment classes.