Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about manufacturing as it relates to aerospace and defense. German psychologist Karl Duncker famously challenged students ...

Fastener coatings or finishes improve appearance, increase corrosion resistance, and provide lubricity. Electrodeposited coatings: Zinc, cadmium, tin, nickel, and chromium coatings are most common for ...

Engineers have a range of coatings and finishes they can specify for metal hardware such as retaining rings, wave springs, latches, hinges, and fasteners. The finishes can be functional or aesthetic.

Amphenol Industrial Products Group, has enhanced its standard shell plating from standard cadmium to gray zinc over electroless nickel (Gray ZnNi) to be used in the harshest environments. Amphenol ...

I’m looking for someone who can do cadmium plating. I recently sent out a batch of parts that were zinc plated and the result was not concours correct. Some of the hardware almost looked chrome plated ...

Protection is the reason why we paint, plate, or polish parts. If these surface finishes render said parts more attractive, consider them icing on the cake. Essentially, there are two types of ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Cadmium is a soft, blue-white, malleable, lustrous metal or a grayish-white powder. Some cadmium compounds may also appear as a brown, yellow or red powdery substance.

According to research conducted by Cocoon, the US Department of Defense spends upwards of $20 billion on corrosion maintenance annually. Electrical connectors are not immune to the effects of ...

MACHFORCE connectors are advanced D38999-style 10G Ethernet solutions engineered for high-speed aerospace and defense ...