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Design and Thickness of Plating Affects Final Dimensions
Almost all surface finishes cause some dimensional change, however small, to the part being finished. Many coatings even result in a significant buildup-a buildup that should ideally be considered while the part is being designed. Typically, though, metal finishers and machinists are concerned with controlling the dimensions of existing parts on which design changes are not possible. What at first looks like a “simple” plating job can actually entail complicated considerations involving electri…
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Lasting Lubrication: What Are Dry Film Lubricants?
Anoplate has been applying dry film lubricants, also referred to as solid film lubricants, for over 50 years but their use remains an anomaly. Dry film lubricants are elements or compounds with inherent lubricating properties which are semipermanently bonded to the surface of a material. These minerals or compounds include well known materials such as DuPont’s Teflon™ or more generically PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), graphite, and molydbenum disulfide (moly). These 3 materials are the most wi…
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Burnt-On Nylon Causing Electroless Nickel Plating Failure (Q&A)
Missing or flaking electroless nickel plating on inside diameters can be caused by burnt-on nylon residue from abrasive deburring brushes. This Q&A explains how nylon contamination acts as a maskant, why standard inorganic cleaning cannot remove it, and how stripping and re-deburring resolves the issue.…
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The Impact of Anodize on Dimensions
Learn how anodizing affects aluminum part dimensions, including buildup and penetration ratios for Type I, Type II, and Type III anodizing from Anoplate, a NADCAP-accredited provider in Syracuse, New York.…
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2018 Metal Finishing Top Shop Award
Anoplate Corporation, based in Syracuse, New York, was named a 2018 Products Finishing Top Shop for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing excellence in metal finishing, anodizing, and electroplating services.…
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