June 2014 ISSUE
PPG Publishes New Electrocoat Brochure
6-page booklet has overview of e-coat technology, including the differences between cathodic and anodic e-coat, and the characteristics that make e-coat an efficient, economical and adaptable coating system.
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FEATURES
Anodizing"Little John" Przybylinski Celebrates 50 Years With RPW/Elite
Company honors dedicated employee with a shiny new Cadillac SRXMechanical Finishing
Advancements in Non-Woven Abrasives
Abrasive technology is streamlined for metal fabrication applications.
Air Knives Achieves Efficient Cleaning, Drying and Cooling
Suitable for both continuous feed/web materials and conveyorised products/components, and an optional deionisation attachment makes ACI’s Air Knives particularly suitable for applications with static issues.Parts Cleaning
Are TGIC-Free Powder Coatings Right For You?
This alternative to TGIC-based polyester powder coatings offers similar performance and enhanced transfer efficiencies.
Electroplating
Asterion Video Demonstrates Hull Cell Analysis
Video shows platers how to run a hull cell, which is a testing tool in which an electroplating solution is evaluated across the range of operating conditions.Electroplating
DECC Company Celebrates 50 Years
Watch A Video On Coating Applicator DECC, Which Celebrates 50 Years of Solving Problems for Their Customers.Liquid Coating
DeFelsko Adds Wireless Access Point feature to PosiTector Advanced body
Available as a free update for existing users, the PosiTector Access Point feature allows you to directly connect your smart device or WiFi-enabled computer to a PosiTector Advanced.Liquid Coating
Elcometer Launches Next Generation Coating Thickness And Surface Profile Gauges For iPhone, iPad And iPod Touch
Next generation Elcometer 456 coating thickness gauge and Elcometer 224 surface profile gauge with Bluetooth connectivity made for Apple products.Liquid Coating
Elcometer Opens New Houston Office
Located in the Houston Shipping Channel, office will provide instrument sales, technical support, and rental equipment for the industrial protective coatings, powder coatings, research and development, and ultrasonic inspection markets.Anodizing
Florida Finishers Group Seeks Industry History, Films
Dave Roach is asking anyone with historical information and photos about the metal finishing industry in Florida to contact him as he prepares a possible binder to share with conference attendees.Parts Cleaning
Graymills Celebrates 75 years
Manufactures industrial pumping systems and parts washers thanks its customers for its success.Electrocoating
Jeff Gordon's #24 Axalta Car Gets Refinished in GFS Paint Booth
The paint booth in the video is supplied by Global Finishing Solutions, a leader in manufacturing paint booths and equipment.Liquid Coating
KMI Systems Celebrates 30th Anniversary
KMI is a turn-key finishing system supplier founded by Jim McRoy, Lou Kolar and Vik Desai in 1984Electroplating
Kushner Plating School Adds Globally Harmonized System Labeling And Safety Data Sheet Training
Effective this year, the Hazard Communication Standard for all facilities with hazardous materials must comply with employee training on the new GHS labeling and safety data sheets.Liquid Coating
Mankiewicz Coatings Expand In Charleston, SC
Manufactures of high-quality coating systems will re-locate in a $2 million investment that is expected to generate 25 new jobs over the next five years.Electroplating
Mass. Platers Can Get $30,000 Incentive Grant
Money from TURI is for process conversion from n‐propyl bromide to aqueous for industrial parts cleaningParts Cleaning
MetoKote Earns Honda Supplier Performance Recognition
Huber Heights, Ohio facility was among the top service suppliers honored at the annual American Honda Supplier Conference recently held in Toronto, Canada.Electroplating
NASF Washington Forum Covers Upcoming Rules, Regulations
Platers hear about new regulations, upcoming rules and visit with their Congressional representatives on Capital Hill.Navy Seal Robert O'Neill Headlines NASF Mid-West Seminar in Michigan June 26-28
Team Leader on the Naval Special Warfare Development Group will be the featured speaker at Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, Michigan, an event sponsored by the NASF Michigan Chapter.Parts Cleaning
Nordson Powder Coating Training Is May 13-14 and August 13-14
hands-on, two-day Powder Coating Workshop is an intensive, introductory seminar on powder coating materials, their application, troubleshooting and maintenance, as well as hands-on training.Electroplating
Palmetto Plating Celebrates 50 Years
Palmetto Plating announces the addition of Paul Frank to their management team as Executive Vice President and General Manager.Electroplating
Plating Q&A: Gold Pitting Problem
A Products Finishing reader writes to Art Kushner: How can we solve problems with pitting and haze on our hard gold deposit?Parts Cleaning
Polychem Powder Coatings launches Urban Illusion Collection
Company combines modern, trend driven colors with a patterned effect to give the illusion of texture, when they are actually smooth to the touch.Parts Cleaning
PPG Publishes New Electrocoat Brochure
6-page booklet has overview of e-coat technology, including the differences between cathodic and anodic e-coat, and the characteristics that make e-coat an efficient, economical and adaptable coating system.Parts Cleaning
Therma-Tron-X Named Daifuku Webb Top Distributor
TTX designs, fabricates and installs custom paint finishing systems for industrial clients.Anodizing
Toxic Heavy Metal Free Stabilized Electroless Nickel Processes
This paper will introduce an advanced alternative to Pb and Cd-free electroless nickel processes, which is completely free of toxic heavy metal (THM) stabilizers. The process and deposit characteristics will be discussed and compared to the traditionally Pb stabilized electroless nickel.Steven Kline, Jr.: By The Numbers: April Finishing Business Index at 53.4
Steven Kline, Jr.: April Finishing Business Index at 53.4
Tim Pennington: Living on the Edge at ECOAT14
Tim Pennington: A Conversation with … Jim Jones, Dixie Industrial Finishing
Matthew Kirchner: Advice from the Grave
Zinc Phosphate of Brazed Steel Parts
Testing Standards for Coatings
Cure Time for Aluminum Conversion Coating
Toxic Heavy Metal Free Stabilized Electroless Nickel Processes
Chemical Milling Environmental Improvements, Aerospace is Green and Growing