Surface Finishing for Corrosion Prevention

Corrosion Prevention

Speculating about where the future of the field of corrosion prevention, detection, and rehabilitation might lead is interesting—but not without risk. We all are aware of the revolution in electronics, particularly digital electronics, and information science during the past 20 years. We also should recognize that materials science and technology have undergone a major revolution, bringing us n...

Surface Finishing for Printed Circuit Boards

In a world of ever-increasing electronic component complexity and pin count requirements for component packaging, focus is once again on the age-old question of "How do we preserve solderable surfaces between PWB manufacturing and assembly?" PCB manufacturers today are faced with the decision of which surface finish to offer their customers, while their customers struggle with choosing the best...

Corrective Abrasive Finishing Processes for Freeform Surface

Traditionally, abrasive finishing process focus on producing excellent surface finish on regular form shapes. Ever increasing demands in freeform features in aerospace, energy and medicine industry requires abrasive finishing technology not only provides excellent surface finish but also is capable to correct the errors on freeform surfaces. The paper presents current development of corrective ...

Ultrasonic Cleaning and Surface Finishing

Careful preparation and cleaning of various types of components is indispensable prior to their surface treatment or final assembly. Various surface treatment operations that require such care include vacuum deposition, electrodeposition, electroless deposition, various dip coatings, etc. Surface preparation is essential for achieving good and firmly adhered coatings. Trace of residual surface ...

2. Wet Corrosion: Characteristics, Prevention and Corrosion Rate