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Corrosion is one of the most common causes of failure in metal components. When steel parts are exposed to moisture, chemicals, or environmental contaminants, rust begins to form, weakening the metal and reducing its lifespan. To prevent this damage, manufacturers...
Corrosion is one of the biggest challenges in manufacturing. Steel components used in automotive systems, construction equipment, industrial machinery, and consumer products can deteriorate quickly when exposed to moisture, oxygen, and harsh environmental conditions....
Statement by Jim Schweich, CEO of Plateco Inc. We are proud to announce our donation to the Reedsburg Area Medical Center Physicians Group Clinic, an important initiative that will improve healthcare access and quality for Reedsburg residents and the surrounding area.
As this second-generation family-owned business celebrates 50 years of operation, it reflects on the journey from humble beginnings to becoming an integral part of the community.
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More Lead, More Problems Mar 2, 2022 While leaded steal is remarkable for machining, it can lead to quality issues in the zinc plating process. Leaded steel is steel alloy that contain lead components, and this type of material has the ability to increase...
Plateco, Inc. Case Study: To Passivate or Not to Passivate After Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief Nov 17, 2021 In our last Plateco Pointer, “Hydrogen Embrittlement: What It Is and How to Combat It,” we discussed how hydrogen embrittlement occurs, its consequences, and...
Hydrogen Embrittlement: What It Is and How to Combat It Oct 25, 2021 Hydrogen embrittlement is a phenomenon where hydrogen is introduced into the substrate of steel during the zinc electroplating process, causing brittleness and causing steel to be susceptible to...
The Poor State of Substrate Aug 18, 2021 Do these pictures look all too familiar? These images demonstrate a lack of zinc coverage due to poor substrate and excess surface contaminants. When steel parts have excess surface contaminants such as heavy scales, weld flux...
Seasonal Tips: How to Protect Your Parts from Summer Humidity May 20, 2021 It is finally summertime! The winter months are over, and we can all finally enjoy the sunshine and outdoors again. With the warmer weather, though, comes some challenges such as mosquitos,...
Keeping Controls Under Control Feb 15, 2021 There are many different elements that need to work in tandem for quality zinc plating: time, temperature, pH, concentration, sequence, agitation, and contamination. With the many different steps involved with zinc plating,...