Finishing & Secondary Operations

Plating thickness for electrical contacts and terminals affects corrosion resistance, contact stability, wear performance, and...

Gold plating for electrical contacts is most valuable in low-level signal circuits, low-contact-force connectors, corrosive...

Nickel plating for stamped metal parts is used when a component needs greater corrosion resistance,...

Pre-plated vs post-plated metal stamping affects more than coating cost and coverage. Plating sequence determines...

Metal finishing for stamped parts can provide corrosion protection, electrical conductivity, solderability, wear resistance, and...

Plating options for metal stamped parts should be selected according to the substrate, operating environment,...

Tin plating for electrical terminals and contacts is widely used to protect copper-alloy surfaces, support...

Deburring methods for precision stamped metal parts should remove unwanted burrs without changing critical dimensions,...

Selecting the right plating strategy is an important decision in any metal stamping project. While...

Modern precision OEM manufacturing increasingly relies on advanced surface finishing to enhance component durability, functionality,...

Know Your Part’s Environment and Requirements Corrosion Resistance Select a finish that matches environmental exposure...