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The Difference Between Electroless Plating and Anodizing
The Difference Between Electroless Plating and Anodizing The purpose of this post is to outline the differences between and benefits of Electroless Plating and anodizing, as well as to provide examples of common applications each are used for. Put simply, electroless...
Electroless Nickel on Aluminum to Protect From Corrosion
Material selection for fabrication is a crucial process. Considering the cost of materials, the wear, the flexibility, the access… deciding on materials depends on so much more than just what is cheap and what is available. Luckily, the accessibility of plated...
Choosing Plated Coatings for Improved Mold Performance
As one might guess, there is no “one-size-fits-all” to mold coating, and different applications or situations call for different solutions. Even the most common coatings can cause issues during molding when used incorrectly, and unfortunately, these problems aren’t...
Benefits of Electroless Nickel Plating on Precision CNC & Mold Components
Progress for Industry, Inc. specializes in metal plating and finishing for the molding industry. With a variety of different metal finishes available to suit the specific applications and industries for which the final parts will be used. Electroless nickel plating,...
Anti-Corrosion Protective Coatings for Steel
Metal, specifically steel, is pervasive in modern society. It is the building block of cities and towns. Corrosion works to reduce metal structures back to their original state of ore, making the metal weaker and more susceptible to damage—which can ultimately lead to...
Fastener Coatings to Prevent Thread Corrosion in Fasteners & Rust-Prone Applications
In modern society, fasteners are ubiquitous. The materials that create the structures of our cityscapes and rural communities alike are an integral part of modern life. The fasteners holding these materials together, while often taken for granted, are vital to the...
Best Coating Services for Corrosion Protection in High Chloride Environments
High chloride environments, moisture, salt spray, oxidation, and exposure to environmental or industrial chemicals all contribute to the corrosion of metals. Corrosion affects the integrity of the metals and has a staggering impact on the global economy with costs of...
Choosing a High Phosphorus Electroless Nickel Plating Process for Your Application
Protect Your Parts from Corrosion with Electroless Nickel Coating The process of electroless nickel plating deposits an even layer of nickel-phosphorus alloy to the surface of the substrate resulting in a material with exceptional uniformity. High phosphorus...
Which Injection Mold Coating is Best? Injection Mold Coating Guide
While most molders are likely to have a preference for specific types of plating, unfortunately, there is no universal coating that is appropriate for all applications. In fact, even the best or strongest coatings can be used irresponsibly. This inevitably leads to...
Chrome Plating vs. Electroless Nickel Plating – Which Finishing Is Best?
Injection molding is the most common method of plastic part manufacturing. When looking at potential applications for plastic molds, the possibilities are virtually endless. Injection molding is used to create a diverse collection of products, from something as small...