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Tool Science 101: Chrome Plating Part 2 – Cleaning

Posted on June 29th, 2009
A few weeks ago, we published a brief introductory post about chrome plating. To satisfy reader demands, we have decided to follow up that post with a more detailed series of posts about the different steps involved in a typical chromium plating process. This post, part 2 of the series, briefly describes the cleaning and surface [...]
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Tool Science 101: Chrome Plating Part 1 – Introduction

Posted on June 18th, 2009
As you might be well aware, most mechanics’ tools such as ratchets, sockets, and wrenches, are chrome (chromium) plated. This layer of chrome, although extremely thin, greatly enhances the properties of these tools.
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