Is one plating method really better than another? With so many metal plating options, it can be difficult to make the best choice. Let’s compare hard chrome vs. electroless nickel plating and the benefits that each process has to offer to ensure you pick the...
The strength, durability, and appearance of stainless steel make it useful in a wide range of applications. However, despite its natural oxide layer, stainless steel is vulnerable to rust. The passivation process helps improve resistance to corrosion and extend the lifespan of stainless steel parts. At...
If you’re considering anodizing aluminum parts, it’s essential that you know how to properly keep them clean. Anodized aluminum requires little maintenance, but regular cleaning will ensure the coating lasts as long as possible. At CRC Surface Technologies, aluminum anodizing is one of the many...
Rust and other forms of corrosion jeopardize the integrity of the metal parts that make up aircraft, vehicles, and all types of equipment. At ChemResearch Corporation, we provide metal plating solutions that improve the corrosion resistance of metal parts for a huge variety of industries....
At ChemResearch Corporation, hard chrome plating is just one of the many metal plating solutions we provide. Hard chrome plating is widely used for improving the durability of metal parts, but it has a variety of other applications as well. The benefits of hard chrome...
Passivation removes contaminants from metal surfaces and improves corrosion resistance. Passivation is an important step after the manufacturing of stainless steel and other metal parts that ensures sufficient rust resistance. At ChemResearch Corporation, passivation is one of the many surface treatments we provide to manufacturers...
Alodine, iridite, and chem-film are all names that refer to a chemical conversion coating used to make aluminum surfaces non-reactive. Chem-film protects aluminum parts from corrosion and can serve as a base for paint coatings without changing the dimensions or measurements of the finished parts. Alodine...
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...