We are surrounded by stainless steel parts—bolts, screws, medical devices, airplane components, and more. The first step in manufacturing these parts is to fabricate them according to the appropriate design guidelines, but that’s not the end of the process. If you were to turn out the parts for use at...
You may not realize it, but copper plays a very prominent role in our world. You find it in musical instruments, pennies, bullets, automotive parts, and electrical connectors. Some metals are specific to one industry, but copper is widely used in many different sectors. In fact, it is so broadly...
Metal is essential for different products and components, but many metals are subject to corrosion. The solution lies in coating the component with a layer of metal that is corrosion-resistant. Good coating metals include nickel, zinc, copper, chromium, and gold. (Pixabay / evekolor) Why plate? In addition to making a product...
The sport of golf features four major championships per year. The first of these is the Masters Tournament. The 82nd edition of the Masters will be held April 5-8 at the Augusta National Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia. (Freeimages / Aron Kremer) Golf can be an expensive sport with club...
At Gold Plating Services, we offer a number of starter kits to hobbyists and artist alike. Our affordable kits help people try their hand at gold plating without breaking the bank. Our Gold Smith-Gold Plating Kit is the perfect choice for someone looking to do bench-top brush plating and fine...
