Plating: Live long & prosper

Prognostications about the demise of plating have been rampant since the se venties. Beginning with a replay of a scene that likely was duplicated thro ughout many job and captive shops in subsequent years, this article illustr ates why the accounts of the death of plating have been greatly exaggerated . Bolstered by outstanding cleanup efforts within the industry as a result of governmental regulations, new technologies in processes and equipment, a nd its absolutely unbeatable properties for many applications, plating is n ow expected to live long and prosper.