Environmentally friendly anodizing techniques frequently use substitutes that lessen the total chemical footprint or chemicals that are safe for the environment. By doing this, the environmental ...

The lustrous patina that protects the backside of Apple’s new iPad Mini isn’t just some cheap shellac or sealant coat—it’s actually “grown” on the metal itself in an electrochemical process known as ...

Some form of finishing process will be required if you want to produce ready-for-market laser cut parts or just want your parts to be consistently finished. Whether you’re repairing an old scratch or ...

Pure nickel is very hard, ductile, shiny, resistant to corrosion, and has a silvery-white color. Thanks to these extraordinary properties, nickel is often utilized in surface engineering and coating ...

Anodizing is an electrochemical process some jewelers use to change the color of metals such as titanium, aluminum, and niobium. Dipping a reactive metal into a "bath" mixture of low-sudsing detergent ...