Technical Guides

A transparent look at the factors that drive electroplating costs. Learn how metal type, part geometry, thickness tolerances, and environmental compliance impact your surface finishing quotes.

Understand the chemistry behind white rust (zinc hydroxide) formation on zinc-plated parts. Learn how proper passivation, sealing, and storage environments can prevent this common but destructive storage defect.

A troubleshooting guide for plating adhesion failures. Learn why electroplated coatings peel, blister, or flake off, and how to identify whether the root cause is poor substrate preparation, bath contamination, or metallurgical mismatch.

Comparing zinc electroplating and hot-dip galvanizing for steel corrosion protection. Understand the differences in coating thickness, appearance, dimensional impact, and performance in harsh environments.

Comparing standard zinc electroplating with zinc-nickel alloy plating. Understand the differences in corrosion resistance, cost, temperature stability, and when an upgrade to zinc-nickel is justified.

A detailed breakdown of ASTM B633, the standard specification for electrodeposited zinc coatings on iron and steel. Learn how to decipher thickness classes, types, and post-plating requirements.