How to plate non-line of sight applications

How to plate non-line of sight applications

The plating process plays a very important part across a range of industries, from aerospace to oil and gas and power generation. It’s easy to presume that selective plating or tank plating should be able to plate every component and complex part possible. However, there are instances where both of these processes are unsuitable due […]


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The power of remanufacturing and selective plating for the mining industry

The power of remanufacturing and selective plating for the mining industry

As industries continue to look at ways to drive down costs, increase the lifespan of machinery and bring worn components back to their OEM specifications, remanufacturing is on the rise. Predominantly used in the mining and engineering sectors for off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and heavy equipment, it’s predicted that the market size for remanufacturing components in […]


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How XLUUVs Help Increase the Navy’s Fleet

How XLUUVs Help Increase the Navy’s Fleet

The US Navy is increasing their subsea footprint. The American submarine fleet recently purchased four Orca robotic submarines from Boeing. As the Navy continues to decommission older vessels, they are finding alternatives to increase the gap in the fleet. The Orca is an Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle, or XLUUV. It is 51 feet long, […]


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3 Reasons to Stock Up on Your Solutions

With the winter months come freezing temperature, frozen roads, and delayed shipments, so it’s time to start thinking about stocking up on the solutions that you need. While preparatory solutions are not affected by extreme cold temperatures; plating solutions, when exposed to freezing temperatures – in storage or in transit – may freeze completely or […]


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At $28 per barrel, repair and refurbishment of offshore equipment cannot be overlooked

With the price of oil hitting a 13-year low of $28 per barrel we are looking at ways the oil and gas industry can significantly reduce costs, waste and environmental impact through effective repair and refurbishment of offshore equipment. Offshore equipment operates in the harshest of environments and has to be designed and treated to […]


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10 reasons why you should worry about cheap oil

Some may think that lower gas prices would boost the economy. By not spending as much on your tank, hopefully you’ll spend those savings elsewhere. But according to Matt Egan from CNN Money, there are 10 reasons why you should worry about cheap oil prices. It’s affecting your retirement account: Due to the crash in […]


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Graphene: The super coating for strength and corrosion-resistance?

Graphene is a man made material that was discovered by two professors at the University of Manchester in 2004. A mere atom-thick, graphene is incredibly thin and yet has also proven to be incredibly strong. One study has suggested that graphene-coated spiders’ silk would have enough strength to catch a falling plane. As a relatively […]


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Make things?

Visiting MACH 2016? Here’s 5 reasons why a visit to SIFCO ASC on stand 5974 is a must 1. Improve end product performance: If you manufacture components that will be subject to heat, pressure, corrosion, wear, galling and friction then surface engineering is a must. The SIFCO Process® provides a wide range of chemical solutions […]


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Get the most out of your spring shutdown

Are you struggling with wear and corrosion? Don’t wait until your spring shutdown to fix the problem. The SIFCO Process is portable and can be performed directly on the area in place. Whether you need to disassemble the component, or not, the SIFCO Process is rapid and precise and can be performed by our certified […]


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Should I Use a Cadmium Alternative?

Cadmium is a soft, malleable metal that is very light in color. In the plating industry it is used as sacrificial coating. Ideal for a corrosive environment, cadmium can protect the underlying base metal, such as steel, even when scratched or corroded. While the nature of the deposit is well suited for the aerospace industry […]


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