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Why Are Racks and Hooks Essential for Effective Metal Finishing?

The visual properties of a coating are the last step in the metal finishing process, and they are the most crucial because they determine the final result that the end customer will see. Customers perceive an aesthetically pl...

Industry
April 19, 2023

Heating Requirements in Metal Finishing Processes

The metal finishing industry is complex, especially when dealing with certain types of metals, where success depends on controlling multiple variables. One key variable is temperature. Temperature is critical in achieving a h...

Industry
April 17, 2023

Nickel's Environmental Benefits in the Metal Finishing Industry

Nickel has been used for centuries in various applications, and the metal finishing industry plays a critical role in providing multiple environmental benefits. This article will explore how nickel helps the environment in th...

Industry
March 22, 2023

Understanding PFAS Chemicals: Discovering Safer Alternatives

For many years, environmental concerns have been driving the need to carefully manage industrial processes, particularly when it comes to the materials used to create long-lasting goods and products. Perfluoroalkylated and po...

Industry
June 07, 2022

Using Ion Exchange in Trivalent Chromium Systems

The topic of ion exchange is often being discussed as more and more applicators make the switch from hexavalent to trivalent chromium. The trivalent chromium systems are much more sensitive to metallic contamination than hexa...

Industry
June 05, 2022

Addressing problems with Carbon Treatment for Nickel tanks

First, we should discuss the “why” behind doing a carbon treatment on a nickel tank. Nickel baths will build up with organics from multiple sources. Those include good organics from your carrier and brightener package. Plus, ...