Surface Engineer
Search and browse extensive library of surface engineering information.
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Surface Area Calculator
Choose from different shapes and calculate surface area.
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Electroplate
Select metal, plating solution type and see chemistry and calculate time and current.
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Chemical Analysis
Search different chemical processing solutions for the chemical analysis methods.
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Hull Cell Test Diagnostic Tool
This tool aids the user to establish current density across a hull cell panel to aid diagnosing hull cell test results.
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Tank Heater
Calculate heater kW to use for the optimal heating of processing tanks.
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Paint Systems - Adhesion Factors
Understand the factors involved for paint adhesion.
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Rinsing Effectivity and the 1 Minute Rule
Understand the importance of effective rinsing in surface engineering.
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Cleaning Verification Using the Water Break Test
Learn what the water break test is and how to perform it for manual surface treatment process lines.
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Special Processes
Understand what a special process is and why it matters for process validation and control for long term quality in surface engineering.
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Finish Processes
Select a finish description to display example process operations and process control criteria as examples for a job card.
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Interactive Periodic Table
Use this interactive periodic table app to click on elements to see further information and characteristics of each element.
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Root Cause Corrective Action
Learn about problem solving using root cause corrective action with the 8D method including 5-why.
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AS9131 Nonconformity Data Definition Codes
Quality tool to standardise reporting to identify trends using predefined processes, causes and corrective actions when categorising problems.
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8D Report
Streamline your problem-solving process with this intuitive app designed to help quality professionals create a simple and structured 8D (Eight Disciplines) reports quickly and efficiently.
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FMEA - Failure Mode Effect Analysis
Use this aide-mémoire as a structured, proactive guide to identify potential product or process failures, assess their effects, and implement actions to minimise risk before production. Includes information on DFMEA (design) and PFMEA (process).
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APQP - Advanced Product Quality Planning
Use this aide-mémoire as a structured, proactive framework to AS9145 that ensures products are developed and manufactured to meet customer requirements through effective planning, risk management, and process control.
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PPAP - Production Part Approval Process
A key phase within APQP that provides documented evidence proving the manufacturing process is capable of consistently producing parts that meet customer and engineering requirements.
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Contract Review
The Contract Review App is a tool designed to help users create contract reviews in line with ISO9001 / AS9100 clauses 8.2.2 and 8.2.3. It guides users through simplified checklist of requirements.
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AS9102 First Artical Inspection Report
This web application provides a modern, streamlined way to create complete AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (Forms 1, 2, and 3). Built with a clean, intuitive interface inspired by Dataplate’s design language.
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COSHH Risk Assessments
This interactive web application enables users to create comprehensive COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) risk assessments directly in their browser. It ensures assessments are carried out in line with UK COSHH regulations.
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Electroplating Troubleshooting Wizard
Quickly diagnose common electroplating defects by selecting symptoms and process details to see ranked probable causes, recommended corrective actions, and targeted process checks.
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Process Line Layout Design
For Desktop browser only - not compatible with mobile view. Create and customise complete surface-treatment process lines with an intuitive CAD-style layout system. Add tanks, rinses, heaters, walkways and hoist rails, then resize, rotate, colour-code and arrange each stage to match real-world plant layouts.
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Anodising Parameter Calculator
Quickly determine the correct anodising parameters — including oxide thickness, time, current, and voltage — based on alloy, electrolyte type, and target coating thickness. Ideal for estimating Type II and Type III anodising conditions with clear, reliable, production-ready outputs.
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Process Job Card Generator
Builds clear, consistent process route cards for each batch. Choose the required finish, enter basic job details and the app generates a sequenced traveller with control criteria and in-process inspection points.
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Corrosion Prediction & Coating Selector
Estimate likely corrosion risk for a given environment and select appropriate coatings or protection systems. Enter substrate, exposure conditions (indoor, outdoor, marine, industrial), and required life, and the tool suggests suitable coating systems, pretreatments, and corrosion protection options.
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Passivation Selector (Stainless Steel)
Quickly choose an appropriate passivation route for stainless steels. Select the grade family and application, and the tool suggests suitable nitric or citric-based methods, typical bath parameters, and optional test methods (e.g. copper sulfate, corrosion tests).
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SurfaceWise - Engineering Design Assistant for Surface Treatment
SurfaceWise is an advanced engineering decision-support tool that helps designers, CAD engineers, and manufacturing teams ensure their components are fit for plating, coating, or surface treatment before the drawing is even released.
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