Many people have the perception that it is always less expensive to put a corrosion-resistant coating on carbon steel versus using stainless steel.  Examples of these coatings would be zinc electroplated coatings, and hot-dip galvanizing.  While it is typically less expensive to coat the part, there are exceptions. Metal plating companies charge a lot fee…

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One may be asked to provide documentation on RoHS compliance.  What is RoHS Compliance? Why is it required?  How may it affect your business? RoHS started as a European Union (EU) directive, restricting the use of 10 banned substances in all electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).  These EEE products must comply with the RoHS directive. …

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