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Like all companies, electroplating companies must adapt to meet the demands of changing times. In the past 3 years alone, there have been major systematic changes including the implementation of IATF16949, a new release of CQI-11, and an overhaul to the FMEA manual. At DeKalb Metal Finishing, our mission is to quickly respond and comply…
Read MoreOne of the services we offer our customers at DeKalb Metal Finishing is guidance. Based on our years of experience, we are often asked to recommend the best type of plating for a particular part or component. Our team can review the specific factors of the use of the part and recommend the options in…
Read MoreBoth zinc alkaline plating and acid zinc plating (chloride) can be applied to a wide variety of base metals and alloys. Choosing one over the other is largely a factor of the specific requirements of the coating, the base metal, and what will happen to the part after the plating process is complete. It is…
Read MoreIn the finishing industry, electroplaters can use one of several metals, alloys, and plating methods to achieve their goals. At DeKalb Metal Finishing, we specialize in zinc and zinc alloys. For over 70 years, we have focused on fulfilling our obligations to maintain high standards in our industry including our responsibility to the environment. Why…
Read MoreIndustries rely on fabricators and other metal finishing services to provide durable, long-lasting and effective functional metal components. At DeKalb Metal Finishing, we have been providing excellent electroplating and metal finishing services for various industrial sectors for more than seven decades. One of our most effective corrosion-prevention treatments is zinc-nickel plating. Zinc-Nickel Electroplating Zinc-nickel alloy…
Read MoreZinc nickel electroplating is an automotive industry standard. Other alloys simply do not provide the same level of corrosion protection that zinc nickel electroplating does. The benefits of zinc nickel electroplating include high corrosion resistance, reduced possibility of galvanic corrosion, and the ability to withstand high temperatures. Another primary benefit of using zinc nickel electroplating…
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