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Tag Archives: Electroplating
Tool Science 101: Chrome Plating Part 2 – Cleaning
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 … Continue reading
Tool Science 101: Chrome Plating Part 1 – Introduction
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.