MF Tech Insights

3 Types of Electroplating For Commercial Use

The electro-deposition process is highly adaptable. Plating material options range from precious...

Isotropic Superfinishing & Other Fine Finishing Processes for Metal

Fine finishing processes for metal are used to reduce the roughness of a component’s surface. When...

Why Sustainability and Quality Metal Finishing Go Hand-in-Hand

Environmental sustainability has proven to be a driving force behind many business decisions (and...

Corrosion Protection of Electroless Nickel Plating vs Zinc Plating

A responsible metal finishing company would never posit that one finish is categorically better...

6 Types of Metal Finishes For Close Tolerance Applications

1. Zinc Electroplating Zinc electroplating is an electrolytic or “electro-deposition” process that...

What Drives Turnaround Times For Protective Metal Plating & Finishing?

Turnaround times (TAT) may be the most important factor in earning business as a metal finishing...

How We Handle Cadmium Plating as a Green Metal Finishing Company

Many metal components are coated with cadmium for its cost-effective corrosion resistance, salt...

The Difference Between Stainless Steel Descaling and Passivation

The terms “descale” and “passivate” are a source of some confusion in the metal finishing industry....

Benefits of High Volume Automated Stainless Steel Passivation

Stainless steel is innately resistant to rust, but not immune. Any free iron on the surface of the...