Oftentimes when trying to decide which XRF measuring device is best for your needs, the price of your investment is among the first considerations. No surprise there. But you should take comfort in the fact that oftentimes while looking for the best tools for measuring plating thickness and conducting material analysis, the most expensive option […]
Cold forging is a process used in many industries today, and is used in the manufacture of such items as wires, bolts, nails, and other metal products. When using the cold forging process to manufacture, say, steel wire, there is always a risk of welding the wire rod sample to the tool itself when making […]
While measuring plating thickness, a manufacturer may also perform analyses of a material’s alloys in order to determine factors such as the strength of the coating and, especially, the potential for harmful concentrations of lead or mercury, among other metals. Various regulations for example RoHS, DIN EN 71, CPSIA specify maximum permissible values for such […]
