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Electroplating

Crack Formation during Electrodeposition and Post-deposition Aging of Thin Film Coatings - 4th Quarterly Report

Fourth Quarterly Report - AESF Research Project #R-118. This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the fourth quarter of project work (October-December 2016).

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Electroplating

Electrodeposition of Ni-Fe-Mo-W Alloys - 16th Quarterly Report

16th Quarterly Report - AESF Research Project #R-117. This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the 16th and final quarter of this project work (October-December 2016).

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Electroplating

Alkaline Zinc Systems Answer the Call for Integrated Solution

Asterion introduces a comprehensive plating system covering demands for productivity, corrosion resistance and appearance.

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Anodizing

Arlington Plating Completes Major Expansion

The addition of a 35,000-square-foot facility substantially grows the company’s campus to over 90,000 square feet.

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Mechanical Finishing

Calculating Applied Media Force During Vibratory Finishing

Establishing optimum operational characteristics for finishing a specific part.

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Liquid Coating

CCAI Presents 'Maintaining a Quality Finish' Webinar Series

This three-part series will be presented by CCAI corporate members who have proficient knowledge and experience with each of the webinar topics.

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Powder Coating

How to Adjust a Burn-Off Oven To Remove Coatings

Q. We are having issues with our burn-off oven. It doesn’t seem to be adjusting to the amount of coating on the hooks and fixtures. What can I do to fix this?

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Liquid Coating

Linetec’s Expansions Adds 70 Jobs, Doubles Machine Capacity

Part of Linetec's latest job growth is a $3 million investment to double the capacity of the thermal services department.

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Electroplating

Masters Association Holds 100th Anniversary Event

Past presidents were honored at the event, and attendees heard a presentation on the history of the MAMF and other significant contributions to the finishing industry.

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Liquid Coating

NASA Tries New Coating To Keep Liquids Off the Wall

"Slosh Coating" investigation set to test a new liquid-repellant coating inside a container designed to control the movement of liquids in microgravity.

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Electroplating

NASF Report: May 2017

Regulatory Alert: California Targeting Finishing Air Emissions Below Nanogram Levels

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Electroplating

Paul Brancato Leads Epner and NASF

Epner Technology co-owner is tapped as new NASF president. His main goal is to improve communications to its members and those who are non-members.

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Powder Coating

Raising the Roof with Unique Powder Coating Application

Edco Products taps Parker Ionics for 'random pattern' coating system for its on its roofing materials.

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Electroplating

Southern California Platers Facing Lower Air Emission Standards

MFASC meeting with the South Coast Air Quality Management District over proposed lower emission levels for hexavalent chromium.

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