April 2014 ISSUE
What to Do After HCFC-225 Phase Out?
The phase-out of the last major ozone-depleting solvent HCFC-225 has begun, which is good for the planet, but tough for companies with complex cleaning requirements.
FEATURES
AnodizingAdvanced Technical Finishing Receives Nadcap Accreditation
Receives accreditation for MIL-A-8625 Anodic Coatings for Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys, and MIL-DT-5541 Chemical Conversion Coatings on Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys.Anodizing
Change In Chemicals Saves Saporito Finishing Almost $40,000
EPi's new electrocleaning technology, E-Kleen SR 1020 results in better cleaning on heat-treat scale partsParts Cleaning
DeFelsko's PosiTector Wins Innovative Product of the Year
PosiTector body accepts all interchangeable probes including coating thickness, environmental, surface profile and ultrasonic wall thickness probesAnodizing
Duralar Establishes U.S. Headquarters in Tucson
Italian manufacturer of ultra-hard coating will establish its U.S. headquarters in the Tucson region of Arizona.Electrocoating
Electrocoat Association Presents Brewer, Best End-User Awards
Award presented since 1990 to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the field of electrocoating in the categories of technology, application and promotion.Anodizing
Enthone Opens Wafer Level Packaging Applications Laboratory
Laboratory will deliver customer-driven solutions to the dynamic wafer fabrication marketplace; includes electroplating processes for bump wafer, through silicon via, copper redistribution layer and copper post applications.Electroplating
Fifth Generation Reduced Ion Electroless Nickel Systems
Through R&D efforts over the last decade, EN technology suppliers have demonstrated many advances toward replacing lead and cadmium as stabilizing and brightening systems in 50-year-old nickel phosphorus alloy technology.
Electrocoating
Hospitality Suites at ECOAT14 Will Draw Big Crowds
More than a dozen hospitality suites and over a dozen more table-top exhibitors highlight what will be on display at ECOAT14Electrocoating
Luvata's David Myers Elected President of Electrocoat Association
Director of Manufacturing/Technology returning as president for a third termElectroplating
Making the Medical Grade for Gold Plating
Gold plating delicate and micro parts involves more than just the gold plating process—extending to cleaning, rinsing, drying and inspecting the deposits on these difficult components, as well.Anodizing
NASF Launches Comprehensive Surface Finishing Guide
"Advanced Surface Technology" is one of the most comprehensive reference to date for a wide range of coating and finishing applications, as the publication is both a practical guide for any professional or operation in the coatings value chain.Electroplating
NASF Washington Forum is April 8-10
Join with fellow industry leaders for a day and half briefing and the opportunity to meet with our lawmakers on Capitol Hill.Anodizing
NaturalNano Buys General Super Plating
GSP specializes in high quality plating on plastics, plating parts for world-famous brand names in the appliance, automotive, electrical, electronics, marine, medical, military, personal care, and plumbing industries.Powder Coating
PCI Custom Coater Forum Attracted Dozens to Las Vegas
Forum provided peer group and roundtable discussions on business solutions, new product technologies and PCI programs.Liquid Coating
PPG Aerospace Coatings Add Character To Cathay Pacific Special Livery
“The Spirit of Hong Kong” livery on Cathay Pacific Airways’ Boeing 777-300ER airplane painted to support the “Hong Kong: Our Home” campaign.Electrocoating
PPG recognized as John Deere Supplier of the Year
PPG selected in appreciation of its dedication to providing products and services of outstanding quality, its risk-minimizing Secure Launch Excellence process and its commitment to continuous improvement.Solvent Substitution Strategies for Finishers
Along with a desire to reduce flammability, enhance worker health and safety, and reduce costs, the solvent selection process has become increasingly complex. In-house evaluation of alternative solvents can be aided by understanding: 1) the Hansen solubility parameters of surfaces, soils and solvents; 2) solvent selection to fit within an EHS profile; and 3) solvent blending to maximize performance.Parts Cleaning
Solvent Substitution Strategies for Finishers
The cleaning and coatings industrial sectors have been affected by restrictions on ozone-depleting (OD) solvents, hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), smog producing volatile organic carbon (VOC), and solvents with a high global warming potential (GWP).The Finishing Company Acquires Jet Finishers, Inc.
Jet Finishers brings expertise in powder coating, wet coating, silk screening and masking services that meet the exacting requirements of the military, medical and telecommunications industries.View IHEA's Free Infrared Webinar On Efficient Curing
IHEA's Infrared Equipment Division (IRED) partnered with Products Finishing on the educational webinar focused on infrared curing for industrial finishing applications.Parts Cleaning
What to Do After HCFC-225 Phase Out?
The phase-out of the last major ozone-depleting solvent HCFC-225 has begun, which is good for the planet, but tough for companies with complex cleaning requirements.
Matthew Kirchner: Muda, Mura, Poka-Yoke and Other Four-Letter Words?
A Conversation with … Alan Olick President, General Plating
Tim Pennington: We Told You So, California; Setting low chromium levels is costing cities and towns.
Take Employee Complaints Seriously
Tertiary Butyl Acetate Regulations
Pre-Cat vs. Conversion Varnish
Proper Metal Temperature for Application
Minimizing Frequency of OSHA Inspections
Zinc Plate on Zinc Die Castings
Aluminum Burnishing/Brightening
Cadmium Plating on Stainless Steels
Adjustments for Bowl Vibratory Machines
Titration of Nitric Acid Neutralization
Coating Failure in Marine Environment