What’s the difference between traditional hexavalent chrome plating and trivalent chrome plating? Let us provide some clarity.
Trivalent vs. Hexavalent Chrome Plating: What’s the Difference? Read More »
When chrome plating on plastic substrates, one of the most important factors in the success of the process is the quality of the molding. Poor quality moldings = poor plating results.
Plating on Plastic: Molding Considerations Read More »
There are a variety of conditions during the molding, handling, and plating of plastic components which could potentially lead to imperfections in the finished product. What causes them?
Plating on Plastic: Causes of Common Imperfections Read More »
REACH has been on everyone’s tongue in the surface finishing industry for the last decade. But what is REACH, specifically, and what does it mean for the industry? Let us explain.
REACH Compliance for Surface Finishing: What Manufacturers Need to Know Read More »
Surface finishing is a key method for adding value to a component. Both functional and decorative finishing can add value to a product: how are they different?
Decorative Finishing vs. Functional Finishing Read More »
Sourcing components for your products can be a lengthy and costly ordeal. Read on for a few ways to minimize the hassle and expense of part sourcing.
3 Ways to Save Time and Money When Sourcing Parts Read More »
Imperfections caused during the plating process can be difficult to identify and resolve. We’ve compiled a list of potential causes to help troubleshoot common plating issues.
Plating on Plastic: Defect Troubleshooting Read More »
Electro Chemical Finishing Earns DecoKlad License In September 2020 MacDermid Enthone presented Electro Chemical Finishing with our DecoKlad license. We are very pleased to announce that we are now an authorized chrome plating applicator for MacDermid Enthone Fashion Finishes®. What Is DecoKlad? MacDermid Enthone is the world’s leading supplier of plating chemistries to the
ECF Achieves DecoKlad Certification Read More »
