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...
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...
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...
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...