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Ask the Expert: Can I automate my brush plating operation?
By: Derek Kilgore, Mechanical Design and Project Engineer, SIFCO ASC The short answer is yes. The brush plating operation can be mechanized, semi-automated, or even fully automated. But first you have to ask yourself a few additional questions with your application in mind. A major consideration is practicality – does it make sense to automate […]
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Innovative Thinking Leads to Efficient BOP Repair
With a name like blowout preventer (BOP), there is no guessing as to the critical nature of the component. A BOP is used to seal, control and monitor oil and gas wells to prevent the uncontrolled release of crude oil and/or natural gas. So, when one of the leading specialty manufacturers and suppliers of pressure […]
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Repairing Damaged and Corroded O-rings
The oil and gas market is making a strong comeback after the downturn starting in 2014. After the restrictions were lifted on the four-decades long ban on oil exports in the beginning of 2016, the US witnessed a substantial increase in the demand for exported oil. And with a positive outlook for the oil and gas market […]
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How to stay operational during plating repairs
When it comes to maintaining turbines and generators within the power generation sector, selective plating has long been the plating solution of choice. As a flexible, portable and highly efficient process, selective plating has proven a worthwhile investment for original equipment manufacturers and repair specialists, making it possible to create a robust finish which delivers […]
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Women in STEM: Shining the light on Danijela Milosevic-Popovich
Taking place on the 1st to 31st of March every year, Women’s History Month sets to recognize and celebrate the achievements of females all over the world. While it’s important to acknowledge the accolades of all women, we’re focusing on those working in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and we’ve shone the spotlight on […]
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Why Selective Plating Stops Your Gears from Grinding to a Halt (Part 1)
Gears are a crucial part of many machines, and if they wear and corrode beyond repair then it can be a costly expense to replace them. Repairs can be needed at 2 different stages: manufacturing and MRO. During the manufacturing stage, despite all the modern machining centers, parts can end up mismachined, whether that’s in […]
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Repairing a Damaged Pinion Gear with Selective Electroplating
Repairing a damaged pinion gear with Selective Electroplating Working with large gear manufacture and repair specialists Horsburgh & Scott Co., SIFCO ASC’s brush plating solutions were used to repair two defects on the 16” diameter by 5” long bearing journal of this gear. They were caused by a seized bearing which damaged the seat and […]
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Why Selective Plating Stops Your Gears from Grinding to a Halt (Part 2)
Building layers without compromising gear strength, durability and specification Gears used in large applications are expensive to replace if damaged or worn. In many cases, brush plating can return the gear components back to their nominal specification, and in some cases, even exceed the performance of the original material. With brush plating, a frequently used […]
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Why Brush Plating Stops Your Gears from Grinding to a Halt (Part 3)
Brushing Aside Gear Repair Issues While simple on the surface, gears are complex components and once they start to wear and tear while in service, it can be an even more complex job to repair them. Repairs must be well considered and executed correctly, and the gear must remain strong enough to handle the day-to-day […]
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Selective Plating: A Simple Way To Repair Molds On The Press
A portable, high speed process allows molders to make minor surface defect repairs in mold cavities without removing molds from the press. Plastics molders, operating both captive and job shops, are frequently plagued with downtime due to repairs that must be made on damaged or worn molds. Conventional machine shop practices commonly employed to repair […]
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