Intro to Volume II of The Electro-Spec Blogs!

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Electro-Spec. Inc. is proud to announce Volume II of technical blogs which will cover several of its most valuable testing and inspection capabilities to meet a broad range of industry standards and customer requirements. This volume will highlight five different types of testing that allow Electro-Spec to distinguish itself as a world class electroplating facility.  Each […]

Electroplating for the Medical Industry: What Type of Surface Finish to Choose and Why

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Electro-Spec Inc. is more than capable of handling all of your precious metal plating and passivation needs for the medical industry including medical devices, instrumentation, and electrical connectors. With state-of-the art equipment, processes and technology, Electro-Spec will provide quality which is unparalleled by any other plating facility. We have the ability to meet the most […]

Electroplating: The Simple Path to Improved Electrical Conductivity

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The Medical, Automotive, Aerospace, Military and RF/Microwave Industries, regardless of their unique functions, often demand exceptional conductivity. Electro-Spec intends to meet the demands which sophisticated electrical components require.

Basics of Electroplating – How is Electroplating the Opposite of Corrosion?

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Electroplating is a process whereby one metal is plated onto another via an electrodeposition method. Customers seek out electroplating for their parts for many reasons such as aesthetics, corrosion protection, increased hardness, wear resistance, increased conductivity, and decreased friction. It allows manufacturers to use base metals that are less expensive and apply a high quality […]

Value Added through Electroplating Process – Overview of Applications

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Electro-Spec has been providing award winning electroplating and electroless plating services to customers for over five decades.  This includes applications for lifesaving and safety critical components.  Plating is available in precious and semi-precious materials including gold, silver, nickel, copper, Tri-M3TM (Tri-Alloy), electroless and electrolytic nickel. This short article discusses these plating options, as well as […]

Electro-Spec, Inc. Is One Of Top Finishing Shops In U.S.

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Products Finishing magazine names Electro-Spec to the ‘Top Shops” list CINCINNATI, Ohio – Electro-Spec, Inc. has been named one of the best finishing shops in the U.S., according to an industry benchmarking survey conducted by Products Finishing magazine, a trade publication which has covered the industry since 1938.

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Plating Complex Geometries – Threads

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Accounting for Plating Thickness in Assembly Design   The main consideration when plating threaded components would be to ensure that the plated threads properly fit into their mated counterparts. As shown in Figure 1-1, the dimensions to consider here would be the diameter and pitch of the threads. This translates into the tolerance of the […]

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Storing and Handling Passivated Components

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Passivation is a standard, but critical, process in the manufacturing of many stainless steel parts.  When referring to passivation, much emphasis is placed on the process and the characteristics it imparts.

What Type of Nickel Plating is Best for my Application?

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Plating protects metal surfaces, increasing their hardness, tensile strength and applies an aesthetic quality. When seeking appropriate plating for a specific project, you’ll find that there are a number of nickel plating types and options to consider. So how does one determine exactly which plating is best for your particular situation? The first item to […]

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Tri-M3: A Better Alternative to Silver Plating

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Silver plating started as a common way to provide cheaper versions of household items, which were originally made of silver. At its beginning in the 18th century, this included cutlery, platters, plates and candlesticks among other items. In the 19th century, electroplating arose as a rapid method of finishing mass-produced items. Although the 20th and […]

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