Although bare aluminum is not subject to rust, it is still subject to corrosion. When exposed to oxygen, aluminum naturally creates its own barrier from corrosion. However, that natural aluminum oxide layer can be enhanced through different metal finishing techniques, such as chem-film and anodizing....
With so many aerospace companies settling in the Salt Lake City area, it can be difficult for Utah-based surface treatment companies to keep up with demand. But the rapidly growing aerospace industry isn’t going anywhere any time soon, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may have...
ITAR stands for International Traffic in Arms Regulations. An ITAR compliant company safely handles the manufacturing, sales, or transportation of certain defense-related technologies in accordance with government regulations. These complex regulations are necessary for ensuring national security. As an ITAR registered company, ChemResearch Corporation (CRC), thoroughly...
National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) standards are industry-recognized best practices and quality requirements. They ensure that the products and services of a company meet the necessary caliber mandated by the aerospace industry. The purpose of the NADCAP program is to homogenize the industry...
Recently, the California Air Resources Board proposed new regulations regarding the use of chromium plating in the metal finishing industry. In addition to their already strict environmental ordinances, these new guidelines will phase out hard chrome and chromic acid anodizing in the state of California. According...
Although it is not always considered a precious metal, silver is still a very valuable material. It has many unique properties that make it especially relevant for industrial applications. Because of its conductivity and solderability, ChemResearch Corporation uses silver plating for non-decorative functions in aviation...
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is an expansive selection of tests that manufacturers use to evaluate the properties of materials, components, or systems for scientific and industrial processes. Because NDTs do not cause any damage to the parts being tested, they allow manufacturers to use high-quality, pre-tested...
When working with steel parts that require additional treatment, phosphate coatings are a metal finishing standard. They can provide corrosion resistance, lubrication, or a base color to steel components. Multiple types of phosphate coatings are available for different manufacturing purposes, and CRC can provide any...
The additions to the board of directors and announced executive moves position CRC for continued success and strategic inflection in the Aerospace and Defense vertical markets. Phoenix, Arizona - In follow up to breakthrough company performance in Q1 2022, Timothy Jeffries, Owner and Executive Chairman of...
Copper electroplating is a common and cost-effective process in the metal finishing industry. Because of its unique characteristics and comparatively low costs, copper is regularly used to plate various substrates on its own or used as a base layer for other plated metals. As a...