FEATURES

Conspiracy Theory

At the end of February, the U.S.

---

Destination: Conquer the Estate Tax...Legally

When it comes to the wealth-robbing estate tax, almost every reader of this column who calls me asks this or a similar question, “Irv, can you help me avoid (or beat/or kill/or finesse/and many more variations) the estate tax?” Often, an obscenity or two—concerning how the caller feels about the estate tax—is tossed into our conversation.

---

Fast Facts: SFIC Washington Forum

A Q&A with Christian Richter, Surface Finishing Industry Council (title).

---

Micro-Abrasive Blasting

Finishing small parts with pinpoint precision

---

Liquid Coating

Nozzle Maintenance for Finishing Fitness

A look at common problems with spray nozzles, and how to minimize them.

---

Powder Coating

Sweeping Up Productivity Gains

Good planning and a switch to powder pay off at Tennant

---

Electroplating

The Clear Alternative to Traditional Yellow Hex Films

Chromate conversion coatings on aluminum were implemented initially in 1950 when Allied Research and Rheem Manufacturing used technology based on hexavalent chromium to provide protective chemical films on the metal substrate.

---

Trends in Making Ultrasonic Frequency Work for You

Well-designed ultrasonic cleaning systems have a proven track record of delivering gentle yet thorough parts-cleaning without regulated solvents to industries as diverse as aerospace, electronics, automotive and coating.

---