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Electroplating Vs. Powder Coating: What Are The Differences?

26 Apr , 2023 Upperdog

If you’ve ever needed to mask a metal surface, you may have wondered about the differences between electroplating and powder coat masking. Both techniques have their benefits and drawbacks, so it’s important to know the differences before deciding which masking products to use. Our experts are on hand to explain. What Is Electroplating Masking? Electroplating…

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Why Is Masking Necessary For Electroplating?

31 Mar , 2023 Upperdog

Electroplating is a metal finishing process that is used in a wide range of industries for a vast number of different applications. Interestingly, the process dates back to the early 18th century and has since continued to evolve. Despite this, the electroplating process is still largely unknown to many outside of the industry. Fortunately, our…

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3 Ways to Improve Your Powder Coating Results

28 Feb , 2023 Upperdog

Why should you powder coat your materials? Powder coating is a process used for metal finishing. It uses dry powder to fuse to the surface of a metal object and then ‘cured’ with a heat or light source. It’s often used because it’s a highly durable metal finishing method, which causes metals to become highly…

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