Recent studies have shown that the direct costs of corrosion totals $276 billion/year. Where does the metal finishing industry fit in to address corrosion? In a basic sense, corrosion defines the wearing away of metals, mainly through oxidation. Through chemical reactions, corrosion produces by-products including visible rust.
Improving the quality of the finish often begins with preventing corrosion on the in-coming base metal. Here are some real examples of issues that can impact the quality of plating surfaces and what can be done to improve the process.
