Sound technical content, curated with aloha by
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
Pine Beach, NJ
The authoritative public forum
for Metal Finishing since 1989
-----
Plating/coating thickness gauges/testers: Q&A's
Q. What are the best suitable inspection methods used for zinc coating thickness of approx. 10 microns? Mention their merits and demerits?
V.ARIVAZHAGAN- COIMBATORE, TAMILNADU AND INDIA
2005
A. Mr Arivazhagan,
Use a thickness tester based on either beta backscatter OR magnetic principle.
Both are reasonably dependable methods. Beta backscatter is more accurate.
Other methods also work but the equipment is not cheap.
Consider the coulometric principle which is accurate but qualifies as destructive while the other two are Non Destructive.
Regards
Asif Nurie [deceased]
- New Delhi, India
With deep regret we sadly advise that Asif passed away on Jan 24, 2016
2005
A. Hi arivalaganji,
There is an instrument of Magnetic type.
With that instrument you can also check powder coating, Painting thickness.
It is costing around 30000-/-.
Regards,
Plating - Punjab, India
2005
combo magnetic & eddy-current coating thickness tester
on eBay or
Amazon
(affil links)
Need Nickel Chrome Plating Thickness Tester
RFQ: We are currently seeking suppliers that could provide/offer us Nickel Chrome Plating Thickness Tester , by probe type with digital display attached.
Ruby A [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]- Laguna, Philippines
2005
Ed. note: Sorry, this RFQ is old & outdated, so contact info is no longer available. However, if you feel that something technical should be said in reply, please post it; no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?)
Need Calibration and Repair of Thickness Tester
RFQ: We're a plating company here in the Philippines and right now where looking company that can repair and calibrate with standard procedure for our plating thickness tester. Brand: Chou Seisakusho Model TH-10P.
Ronel R [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]- Rosario, Cavite
2006
Ed. note: Sorry, this RFQ is old & outdated, so contact info is no longer available. However, if you feel that something technical should be said in reply, please post it; no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?)
Disposing of a used X-ray thickness tester
Q. We have an old Fischer XUVM X-ray thickness tester that the proportional counter went bad on, however, the unit was a workhorse and in working condition before this component failed. We've upgraded to a new X-ray so this is destined for disposal; however, what have others done with old units? Is there any use for this as parts? If anyone out there is interested in it for parts and would be willing to pay for the freight, it's available. I hate to see a possibly useful item disposed of.
Milt Stevenson, Jr.
Syracuse, New York
May 8, 2008
^- Sorry, this offer is outdated
Connecting an Electrolytic thickness tester HQT-IA
Q. I have electrolytic thickness HQT-IA Tester
I want to know how should it be connected (red cable & black cable)
sherif hikal- egypt
August 1, 2015
Q, A, or Comment on THIS thread -or- Start a NEW Thread