May 2014 ISSUE
2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
Brugnatelli, Wright, Ramankiw, Fink and Schwartz would be our picks to go in first if there was a Plating Hall of Fame.
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Electroplating2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
Brugnatelli, Wright, Ramankiw, Fink and Schwartz would be our picks to go in first if there was a Plating Hall of Fame.
Anodizing
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.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.Parts Cleaning
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.Electroplating
Making the Switch from Hex to Tri Chrome
Massachusetts finisher Independent Plater switches with the help of TURI university program
Parts Cleaning
Mass. Platers Can Get $30,000 Incentive Grant
Money from TURI is for process conversion from n‐propyl bromide to aqueous for industrial parts cleaningElectroplating
NASF Washington Forum Covers Upcoming Rules, Regulations
Platers hear about new regulations, upcoming rules and visit with their Congressional representatives on Capital Hill.Parts Cleaning
New Nissan Paint Is "Self-Cleaning"
Super-hydrophobic and oleophobic paint which repels water and oils has been applied to the all-new European market Nissan Note to create the world's first self-cleaning car.Liquid Coating
Painting Finesse in America’s Heartland
Agricultural equipment manufacturer improves production efficiency and enhances finish quality.
Anodizing
Palmetto Plating Celebrates 50 Years
Palmetto Plating announces the addition of Paul Frank to their management team as Executive Vice President and General Manager.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.Electroplating
Stopping Bond Lift in Aluminum-to-Gold Wire Bonds
Critical plating configuration for reliable aluminum-to-gold wire bonds.Powder Coating
Therma-Tron-X Named Daifuku Webb Top Distributor
TTX designs, fabricates and installs custom paint finishing systems for industrial clients.Steven Kline, Jr.: By The Numbers: March Finishing Business Index at 55
Steven Kline, Jr.: March Finishing Business Index at 55
Tim Pennington: A Conversation with … Waasy Boddison, American Plating Power
Matthew Kirchner: Want to Communicate More? Communicate Less
Adhesion of Applied Organic Coatings
Additives to Address Contaminant Issues
Salt Spray Testing vs. Field Performance
How to Determine if Coating is Powder or Liquid