Technical Guides

The final step before plating is removing rust and mill scale. Compare the aggressive speed of Hydrochloric Acid against the controlled descaling power of Sulfuric Acid in the pre-treatment line.

If your plating is peeling, your cleaning line is failing. Learn the distinct roles of hot alkaline soak cleaners and anodic/cathodic electrocleaners in preparing metal for perfect adhesion.

Titanium forms one of the most stubborn oxide layers of any metal. Learn the aggressive chemical activation and nickel-strike techniques required to successfully electroplate titanium for aerospace and medical applications.

Cast iron is notoriously difficult to electroplate due to its porosity and free carbon content. Learn the pre-treatment secrets and why alkaline plating baths often fail on castings.

How do you electroplate a non-conductive plastic? Learn the complex chemical etching and electroless copper/nickel processes required to plate ABS plastics for automotive trim and consumer goods.

Stainless steel rejects electroplating because of its passive chromium oxide layer. Learn how to break this barrier using a Wood’s Nickel Strike to achieve flawless adhesion.