Zinc Flake Coating vs Electroplated Zinc
A detailed comparison of zinc flake coating and electroplated zinc for industrial components, including hydrogen embrittlement, coating mass, thread fitment, SST and packaging.
Read guideTechnical articles and buyer guides
Technical articles from Baroda Metal Finishing LLP on coating, blasting, passivation and surface-preparation job work, RFQ preparation, testing, standards, packaging and process selection.
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Detailed process-selection guidance for industrial buyers.
These guides give procurement, design and quality teams practical technical information before sending drawings, samples or specifications for review.
Xylan/PTFE Coating over Zinc-Nickel Base
A detailed technical guide explaining when Xylan 1070 or PTFE coating over zinc-nickel base coat can make sense for corrosion, friction, release and fitment requirements.
Read guideShot Blasting vs Glass Bead Blasting
Detailed guidance on choosing shot blasting or glass bead blasting for cleaning, surface profile, stainless finishing, coating adhesion and appearance-sensitive parts.
Read guideStainless Steel Pickling and Passivation
Detailed practical guidance on stainless steel pickling and passivation for weld tint, scale, free iron, contamination, corrosion-resistance restoration and storage.
Read guidePackaging, Handling and Storage Guidelines for Coated and Blasted Parts
Detailed customer guidelines for packaging, handling and storing zinc flake, Xylan/PTFE, phosphated, passivated, blasted and coated parts to reduce corrosion, staining and coating damage.
Read guideZinc Flake Coating Mass, Thickness and Salt Spray Performance
Technical guidance on zinc flake coating mass, DFT, number of coats, curing, salt spray targets and why geometry affects actual performance.
Read guideMasking, Fitment and Threads in Industrial Coating Work
Technical guide to masking, threads, bores, fitment-critical surfaces and coating build-up in zinc flake, Xylan/PTFE, phosphating and passivation work.
Read guideSurface Preparation Before Zinc Flake, Xylan and Phosphating
Detailed guidance on surface preparation before industrial coatings, including degreasing, shot blasting, glass bead blasting, profile, contamination and timing.
Read guideManganese Phosphating for Oil Retention and Wear Behaviour
A technical article on manganese phosphating, oil retention, sliding wear, coating weight, pretreatment and post-treatment controls for steel components.
Read guideCommon Causes of Coating Failure After Dispatch
A technical guide to diagnosing coating failures after dispatch, including moisture, abrasion, cardboard contact, fingerprints, poor storage, edge corrosion and customer handling.
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Electroplating technical guides
For zinc, zinc-nickel, hard chrome, electroless nickel, silver/selective plating and hydrogen embrittlement topics, customers may also review the technical guides from Gujarat Electroplating Works.