Nickel Plating Problem
We have six Watts nickel plating tanks, all of which are giving brittle, hard deposits. We have been able to partially solve this problem by diluting the baths 30% by volume. What can we do to solve it on a more permanent basis?
Pitting In NI Sulfamate Tank
We are having problems with pitting in our nickel sulfamate plating bath. What should we do to solve this problem?
The Nesting Problem
Our plating shop plates many small parts in barrels. Many of the parts tend to stick together or nest. How can we minimize this problem?
Ammeters
I was told that a clamp ammeter is a good thing to have around the plating shop. Where can I purchase one?
Nickel and Cooking Surfaces
What do you know about nickel plating regulations on cooking surfaces in Europe? Where can I get a copy of the regulations and tests being done, if any?
Distinguishing Acid, Alkaline And Cyanide Zinc Deposits
I need a fast, easy way to determine if a zinc deposit is plated from an acid, alkaline or cyanide plating bath. Do you have any suggestions?
Cleaning Before Plating
Our plating operations constantly have problems with surface cleaning prior to plating. Can you offer me any insight on how to solve this problem?
Offshoring Issues
Do you have any suggestions or for how we could improve the process of offshoring our production?
Flaking Zinc Plate
We have a customer who returned zinc-nickel plated parts to us which we processed in 2005 and have traveled to Asia. The plating is flaking from the parts. Our company is paying for this rework, yet I don’t think we are responsible for redoing the flaking parts. Do you have any thoughts on this?
HAZY EMBLEMS
How can I prevent a hazy appearance when I gold plate car emblems and small items found around the home?
HEAT TREATED PARTS
Can you suggest a good way of removing oil from parts that have been heat treated followed by quenching?
PLATING ON TITANIUM
I am looking for a good procedure for plating copper on commercially pure titanium.
