Switching from Decorative Hexavalent Chromium to Trivalent
Pavco decorative team manager, Shane Moore, discusses the considerations you should keep in mind when contemplating switching from decorative hexavalent chromium to trivalent.
#ask the expert
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions Announces Intention to Acquire Coventya
The acquisition is expected to close by or in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Zinc Barrel Plated 3/4" Balls
Snapshots of the surface finishing industry.
#photo finish
Valence Gains C-130 Hercules Approvals
The aerospace finishing company’s Wichita location recently received a range of processing approvals to support the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules.
#aerospace
MFA of California to Hold Virtual Legislative Action Day 2021
June 22 - 23 is Legislative Action Day. The Metal Finishers Assn of Calif. is asking everyone involved in metal finishing to participate.
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Automation and Control of Electroless Nickel Baths
Spectrophotometric nickel/pH controller enables tighter control of the ENi process, resulting in improved product quality.
#Industry 4.0
A Focus on Automation and Smart Technology
The June 2021 issue of Products Finishing puts a focus on the role automation and Industry 4.0 solutions are currently playing and will continue to play in increasing magnitude in the finishing industry.
#Industry 4.0
Outside the Box Thinking on Passivation
Richard Held and Daniel Church of Haviland Enterprises Inc. offer advice for troubleshooting passivation inconsistencies.
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PF Podcast Discusses CARB Hex Chrome Phase-out Deadlines
Products Finishing’s On the Line podcast discusses what recently proposed California hex chrome phase-outs may mean for metal finishers in the state and for the surface finishing industry at large.
#regulation
Episode 6: Transitioning Hexavalent Chromium to Trivalent, Part 2
In this episode of On the Line, Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis sits down with Bryan Leiker and Justin Guzman representing the Metal Finishers Association of California to discuss the impact of California’s recently proposed transition deadlines for hexavalent chromium plating to trivalent chromium alternatives.
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