Chevy Chase Plating

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Here's How to Price Scrap Metal

Learn about the steps necessary to price scrap metal properly, including tips on identification and market resources.

How to repair ceramics beautifully with the Japanese art of Kintsugi

Repairing objects with resin and gold can act as a glorious link between generations

How Much Does a Pool Table Cost?

Learn about the factors that affect the cost of a pool table, including materials, size, style, and features for a unique playing experience.

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

Art & Antiques: Top 10 collectibles for value

My expertise and education allows me to spot valuable objects overlooked by most appraisers. In many homes, I have found $25,000 worth of valuables already overlooked.

GMS Builds Quality Precision Metal Products From A to Z

[PRECISION METAL PRODUCTS] Learn about how to choose a contract manufacturer and what items to look for when it comes to precision metal products.

How to Properly Mix Pour Foam

Electroless Nickel Plating Benefits

This article describes electroless nickel plating benefits and the processes. Versatile and reliable, EN is a great plating choice.

Looking for Reliable Gold Plating?

At Aotco, we offer reliable gold plating services for all your aerospace, optical, medical, telecommunication, and electronic industrial needs.

Details Often Overlooked When Specifying a Plating Process

This blog details some of the more common omissions that are discovered by APT during quoting or contract review of specifying a plating process.

Corrosion Protection Benefits of Electroless Nickel Plating

Electroless nickel plating provides a robust solution for corrosion protection including galvanic corrosion, chemical attack and erosion.

Gold Plating Micro-Components Requires Special Techniques

Gold plating of micro-components such as those used within the medical and interconnect industries presents unique plating challenges. Find out more.

Pro Plating Tips for Holiday Hosting

If you’re taking on the challenge of hosting a holiday meal this year, Director of Culinary Research and Development Barry Tonkinson will explain how to manipulate your wonderfully cooked food to plate like a pro. With all of the vibrant colors and array of shapes due to make a star appearance on your plate, there are five factors for picture-perfect presentation.

Malleable Brass Tube and Many Other Forms: Versatility of Brass Alloys

The alloy brass can come in many forms, such as a long brass tube or a piece of large sheet metal, thanks to its properties that make it highly versatile, durable, and useful.

Learning More about Brass before Ordering Brass Angle, Tube, or Sheet

Brass is an interesting type of alloy because it has use for a wide range of applications. Learn more about it before buying brass angle for your project.

Brass for Sale: Why You Should Consider Brass for Your Molding Needs

Brass for Sale Make Excellent Materials for Artisans to Craft Molds

What You Should Consider When Engraving Brass and Using Brass Tubing

The use of high-quality engraving brass or brass tubing is important. Therefore, it’s equally important that manufacturers source their brass from reliable businesses.

You’re Not Tossing Used Sputtering Targets from Plating Processes, Are You?

We’ve written about sputtering targets in the past, but a few recent calls<br>made us think that this would be a good time to remind our readers that<br>most used sputtering targets still contain precious metals that are worth<br>extracting.