Posts Tagged ‘zinc-nickel plating’
Custom Zinc-Nickel Plating Solutions for Complex Automotive Parts
Complex Parts Deserve Custom Finishing Solutions In today’s automotive industry, components are more complex, and performance requirements are more exacting. When standard finishes fall short, manufacturers seek zinc-nickel plating services that are engineered to meet their precise needs. That’s where DeKalb Metal Finishing stands out as a leading zinc-nickel plating company. Our custom zinc-nickel plating…
Read MoreDriving Sustainability in Automotive Parts Plating: DeKalb Metal Finishing’s Zinc-Nickel Plating Advantage
At DeKalb Metal Finishing, we are committed to leading the marketplace by providing environmentally responsible zinc-nickel plating services. Our dedication to sustainability and innovation sets us apart as a premier zinc-nickel plating company, particularly in the realm of automotive parts plating. Embracing Trivalent Chromium Passivates In the surface finishing industry, the choice between chromates and…
Read MoreWhat is Kesternich Testing?
Kesternich testing, also known as Kesternich corrosion testing, is a method used to evaluate the corrosion resistance of metallic materials, including plated surfaces. The test is named after the German engineer Wilhelm Kesternich who developed the method. The Kesternich test is specifically designed to simulate the corrosive effects of acidic atmospheric environments on metals. This…
Read MorePassivates versus Chromates and the Effect on the Environment – A Finishing and Protection Process Discussion
At DeKalb Metal Finishing we strive to be as environmentally friendly as possible in what we do. Because we work with Zinc Nickel Alloy, Zinc Iron Alloy and Pure Zinc for metal finishing, we talk a lot about finishing specifications and finishing protection. Related to the environmentally friendly side of things, when we talk about…
Read MoreZinc-Nickel Plating Process and Advantages
Primarily used in the protection of iron and steel, zinc nickel plating- or zinc nickel electroplating- is the process of bonding a zinc-nickel alloy to a substrate metal. During the process of Zinc nickel electroplating, the zinc and nickel chemically bond to the surface through electro deposition. This forms a thin and strong layer of…
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