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Quality testing in electroplating and PVD: what is measured, how it is read, and which standards apply
Electroplated and PVD coatings cannot be evaluated by eye alone. Color, brightness, and visual uniformity are only part of the picture: the actual behavior of a piece, its resistance to wear,…
Copper in electroplating treatments: properties, applications, and oxidation management
Copper is one of the most widely used metals in galvanic surface treatments, where it acts as the first metallic layer deposited on the substrate of manufactured goods. Its conductive properties,…
Fire risk management in galvanic and PVD plants: regulatory obligations and best practices
The fire risk in galvanic and PVD plants stems from a combination of factors: high-power electrical systems, pressurized technical gases, and much more. All typical elements of surface treatment…
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Quality testing in electroplating and PVD: what is measured, how it is read, and which standards apply
Salt spray, cross-cut, XRF, colorimetry: how the main quality tests for electroplated and PVD coatings work.
Copper in electroplating treatments: properties, applications, and oxidation management
Alkaline and acid copper in electroplating: properties, industrial applications, oxidation, protection, and sustainable…
Fire risk management in galvanic and PVD plants: regulatory obligations and best practices
Fire risk in galvanic and PVD plants: regulatory obligations (Legislative Decree 81/08, Presidential Decree 151/2011,…
PVD treatment in the fashion sector: applications on accessories, jewelry, and watches
How decorative PVD works on jewelry, watches, and fashion accessories: finishes, preparation, and defects to avoid.
PVD Decoating: what it is, when it is applied, and how to preserve the base material
Decoating is the controlled removal of PVD coatings: a chemical or mechanical treatment to recover rejects, worn tools,…
Decorative PVD: metal finishes, colors, and durability in the fashion and design sectors
Decorative PVD: chromatic variety and surface resistance in a single treatment. Gold, black, and gunmetal finishes for…