Feature Articles

The Burn that STILL Burns, Part 2

In November 1978, Products Finishing magazine published “The Burn That Burns,”1 which examined true burn and false burn from bright nickel and chromium systems, as well as some of the remedies. Twenty-six years later, plating practitioners continue to be challenged and frustrated by this aspect of the process, prompting this updated and expanded review. Here, in part two of this three-part series, our authors analyze three of the four major sources of false burn…

Try Throwing Down a Challenge
In the days before income taxes, when a dollar in salary meant 100 cents in your pocket, one of the biggest earners in the world was Charles Schwab, the steel magnate.

Rise of the Machines

With the advent of smaller and more versatile tools, robotic technology is establishing itself as a viable, affordable option for small- and mid-size job shops…

Brushing Up on Deburring

The characteristics of nylon abrasive filament brushes make them an attractive option when it comes to deburring operations. But when it comes to implementing them, what is the best method? Weiler Corporation’s John Sockman looks at the possibilities…