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Metal Polishing Services

Metal polishing services are one of many additional steps used in the electroplating process & are essential for a beautiful finish by American Plating Co.

How Much Does a Pool Table Cost?

Learn about the factors that affect the cost of a pool table, including materials, size, style, and features for a unique playing experience.

Custom Jewelry Design: 3 Things You Should Know

35% of women opt for white gold jewelry, making this metal one of the most popular choices for women’s accessories. While most women prefer this metal […]

What Industries Need Metal Finishing?

Do you use metal finishing in your industry? Take a look at who uses metal finishing—you might interact with it more than you realized! Aerospace Jet plane

How to Mix Metal Finishes in the Bathroom

Make a clean break with one-dimensional bathroom finishes by pairing nickel, silver and bronze hardware and fixtures

How to Apply Specialty Finishes for<br>Hardwood Trim

How to Apply Specialty Finishes for Hardwood Trim Specialty finishes such as bleaching, pickling and antiquing are popular treatments for solid hardwood mouldings and other woodwork throughout the home. White oak is not recommended for bleaching applications because it has a tendency to discolor.

A.C.F. Howell metal finishers is a shrine to shine

One of the most satisfying parts of a restoration is a trip to collect freshly rechromed parts from the shop—and no one does it better than A.C.F. Howell.

How to Apply Specialty Finishes for Hardwood Trim

Specialty wood finishing techniques can transform your hardwood trim from dull to distinctive. Read on to discover the tips from the wood experts at Altruwood.

Do Black and White Photos Contain Silver? Specialty Metals and Refiners — Reclaim, Recycle, and...

You’re bound to find old black and white photographs in nearly every junk or antique store you visit. You might find one nicely framed old photo hanging on a wall. Or you might find a cardboard box that’s chock full of prints on paper, gathering dust in a corner.

expert tips for combining finishes perfectly

Discover how to mix metals beautifully and elevate kitchens and bathrooms with these wonderful materials

Metal racking: What finish offers greater protection against corrosion?

This article analyses the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods and finishes available on the market to protect the metal profiles from the effects of corrosion and oxidation.

What are Dimensional Tolerances for Photo Etching Metals?

The photo etching process relies on the ability of the etching fluid to enter and exit the line or hole or slot that is being etched.

Are All 3D Printed Metals the Same?

With so many different 3D printing (aka additive manufacturing) metal systems and processes today, how can you know exactly what you’re getting?

Is Metal 3D Printer Filament Dangerous?

We’re wondering whether using metal-infused filaments in personal 3D printers is actually a safe thing to do.

How Photo Etching and Electroforming Apply to Metal Filtration

Many metal filtration products can be produced with photochemical etching or electroforming

How a Super Air Knife Helps with Metal Etching

A company had a process where they were etching metal components with an acid bath. The system consisted of four baths where the metal parts would be dipped. The four baths consisted of a wash, r…

How Are Metals Plated onto Plastics, Ceramics, and Composites?

We’ve written about tank plating on this blog before – the process of plating a metal onto metal items that have been placed into plating tanks. For that process to work, the items to be plated must be electrically charged – in other words, they must be made of metal. So that leads to an interesting

Plastic Bonded to Metal: When is clean really clean?

As a general rule, most plastics are amenable to plasma modification and have the surface area to achieve a good bond. Metals, on the other hand, can present unique challenges. Particulates, films, residue and even invisible pitting or scaring of the material can impede bonding.

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