September 2008 ISSUE
FEATURES
ElectroplatingA Finish that’s Out of this World
Hard anodized component is key to search for life on Mars
Liquid Coating
Best of Both Worlds
Waterborne acrylic polyurethane has excellent application, performance characteristics
Powder Coating
Full Speed Ahead
Choosing powder control systems to maximize productivity and efficiency
Many Reasons to Belong and Get Involved
The National Association for Surface Finishing offers a host of member benefits.
Perspective
China is set to eclipse the United States as the world’s leading manufacturing country. What does that really mean for U.S. manufacturers?
Anodizing
Plating Process Control
The cornerstone of quality and productivity for any finishing operation, process control is a plater’s key to success. To find out how far techniques have come, where they’re headed in the future, and how platers can raise the bar, Products Finishing convened a panel of experts for a roundtable discussion on the topic.
With well over 100 years of combined plating experience, experts Greg Arneson, Art Kushner, Peter Gallerani and Joelie Zak share their thoughts.
Suing for Retirement?
Why you may be liable for your employees’ 401(k) plans.