The right plating method can improve the performance, reliability, and longevity of electronic components. Depending on the type of plating used, it can enhance conductivity or protect against corrosion, wear, and environmental factors. Silver, copper, electroless nickel, and cadmium plating are all commonly used in...
In the defense industry, choosing durable, high-quality materials is crucial for ensuring the safety and function of the equipment and vehicles you build. Their metal components must be able to withstand harsh environments, extreme temperatures, and corrosive elements. Finishes like cadmium plating and hard chrome plating...
A byproduct of zinc, cadmium has many unique properties that make it an ideal coating for certain applications. It’s a popular choice for plating aerospace and automotive components, as well as any other parts that will be exposed to harsh environments. Cadmium plating improves corrosion...
Understanding the difference between cadmium and zinc-nickel plating is essential when selecting the right finish for high-performance parts. Electroplating plays a vital role in improving durability, corrosion resistance, and functionality across industries. While both cadmium and zinc-nickel offer similar protective benefits, they have key differences...
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...
Even at low thicknesses, cadmium plating provides its excellent corrosion resistance to the underlying substrate. Typically, cad plating is divided into three types based on post-plating treatment. CRC proudly offers all three types of cadmium plating to our partners in the aerospace and defense industries. What...