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...
Corrosion slowly eats away at the integrity of metal parts, jeopardizing aircraft, vehicles, and equipment in various industries. Electroplating can significantly enhance a substrate's ability to withstand corrosion. However, not all metals are created equal. Choosing the right plating metals for your project helps increase...
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...
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...