What Is A Metal Bracket?

Nickel is a shiny metal with a light gold tint, commonly used for plating through an electrochemical process. In nickel plating, nickel ions from a solution containing nickel salts (like nickel sulfate or nickel chloride) are deposited onto a part’s surface using an electric current. The part, acting as the cathode, receives a smooth, even nickel coating as ions move fro...

When machining holes for fasteners, you might hear about counterbores and spotfaces. They may look similar, but they serve different purposes. Let’s break it down! What is a Counterbore? A counterbore is a deeper, flat-bottomed hole that enlarges the opening of a smaller hole. Its job? To make space for the head of a screw or bolt so it can sit flush or below the surfac...

Galvanizing is a protective process that coats metal surfaces with zinc to prevent corrosion. The zinc layer acts as a shield, keeping air and moisture away from the metal. Even if the zinc coating is scratched, it oxidizes first, safeguarding the metal underneath. There are two common methods of galvanizing: hot-dip galvanizing and electroplating. Hot-dip galvanizing ...