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The Evolution of Electroless Nickel Plating
By Ken Mantle, CEF-2 Electroless nickel plating, is a plating process in which a chemical replaces electrical current to reduce nickel ions to metallic nickel. This technique is actually called auto-catalytic plating. The plating of metallic nickel from an aqueous...

Blackening of Stanless Steel
Stainless steel alloys are used extensively for the manufacture of components for a variety of industries including; aircraft, firearms, automotive and architectural. Stainless steels inherent characteristics of strength and corrosion resistance make this metal an...
100 Years of Training – Part 3
As a follow up to our recent article on the CEF Designation for Metal Finishers we are posting a three part article on the history of training programs for the metal finishing industry. The article was written by Master Surface Finisher and AESF Fellow, Mr. Frank...
100 Years of Training – Part 2
As a follow up to our recent article on the CEF Designation for Metal Finishers we are posting a three part article on the history of training programs for the metal finishing industry. The article was written by Master Surface Finisher and AESF Fellow, Mr. Frank...
100 Years of Training – Part 1
As a follow up to our recent article on the CEF Designation for Metal Finishers we are posting a three part article on the history of training programs for the metal finishing industry. The article was written by Master Surface Finisher and AESF Fellow, Mr. Frank...
Metal Finishing
NP3 / Electroless Nickel PTFE
NP3 / Electroless Nickel PTFE is a surface treatment for various metals and alloys which is an accurately applied, dry lubricated, low friction surface and is extremely hard and resistant to wear.
Black Oxide Coatings
Black oxide coatings provide a thin corrosion resistant oxide for ferrous materials. The black coating is both decorative and functional.
Phosphate Coating
CTI’s phosphate coating process produces a conversion coating or oxide that provides corrosion protection, as well as, a bondable surface for painting operations.
NADCAP Accredited
Coating Technologies, LLC works tirelessly to maintain our accreditation with NADCAP. We’re committed to providing our partners with the best in quality metal finishing.
Processes
Get more information about CT’s metal finishing processes including specification numbers, testing data, and more. See Processes
Approved Vendor
CT is on the approved vendor list for organizations like Honeywell, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rolls Royce, and many more.
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