October 2015 ISSUE
The Need for Metal Finishing in the Medical Device Industry
In the medical industry, devices are used both internally and externally, so biocompatibility is critical.
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FEATURES
Powder CoatingAaron Kriegel joins Wagner Systems
Kriegel will be responsible for direct project sales as well as supporting the distribution channel in the Midwest RegionElectroplating
Asterion’s Carbo-Dry Reduces Carbonates, Avoids Shutdowns
Skid-mounted system produces almost solid crystals for removal.
Powder Coating
Axalta Coating Systems, Hendrick Motorsports Extend Relationship
Axalta will become a primary sponsor of the No. 88 Chevrolet SS team of driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. for 13 Sprint Cup Series races annually, an increase of three per season.Electroplating
C&R Plating Completes $2.5 Million Expansion
Project includes a 6,600 square foot addition and a new 8-station rack zinc and zinc nickel plating line.Parts Cleaning
CCAI SoCal Holding “Toys For Tots” Golf Outing Dec. 7
This year they are aiming for 500 toys for the U.S. Marine holiday program.Electroplating
Columbia Chemical Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Bill Rosenberg Sr., Herb Geduld founded company
Anodizing
Columbia Chemical Expands Into Decorative Plating Market
Company release of two new product lines: NiCOL bright and semi-bright decorative nickel plating processes and TriCOL trivalent chromium plating process.Electroplating
Electroless Nickel-Plated Steel vs. Stainless Steel
Corrosion resistance comparisons and cost savings of EN-plated mild steel versus 400 series stainless steel.
Anodizing
Finishers Reliable Plating Works and Elite Revamp Team
Roberto Flores is top salesperson, Scott Alberti returns to scheduling position and Don Schmerling has retired.Electroplating
MacDermid Opens New Facility In Mexico
The 21,000 sq ft facility includes a state-of-the-art laboratory capable of performing tests such as atomic absorption, HPLC and other.Liquid Coating
MagicRack Unveils New Website
Visitors can view the broad range of industrial solutions offered, and can even purchase their standard products online.Electrocoating
Parker Trutec Plans Building Expansion, New Electrocoating Line
New $8 million electrocoating process line addition compliments other electrocoat lines.Powder Coating
Program Released for Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coating Symposium
Symposium will be held in the New Orleans Marriott; week starts with short courses, Jan 31 ‐ Feb 2, followed by a Technology Showcase Exhibit Hall, Feb 2‐4, and main technical symposium Feb 3-5.Parts Cleaning
Protech/Oxyplast Acquires Powder Coating Business and Assets of Union City Industries
Michigan-based UCI is well recognized name in PVC powder coatings.Electroplating
The Need for Metal Finishing in the Medical Device Industry
In the medical industry, devices are used both internally and externally, so biocompatibility is critical.
Electroplating
Top Shops Profile: Anoplate
Anoplate has provided metal finishing services to industry since 1960.Powder Coating
Top Shops: B&K Industrial 'Going Green' to Save Green
Business Strategies: B&K Industrial, Barry Kendall, Owner, Merrimack, New HampshireLiquid Coating
Top Shops: Incentivizing Pays Off for Burkard
Training and HR: Burkard Industries, Jay Burkard, President, Clinton Township, MIParts Cleaning
Top Shops: Investment Returns Smiles at TNM
Finishing Technologies: TNM Anodizing and Paint, Michel Martel, General Manager, Pointe Claire, QuebecPowder Coating
Top Shops: Walters Grows Progressive Coating
Finishing Practices and Procedures: Progressive Coating, Stephen Walters, President, ChicagoAnodizing
Valence Expands Titanium, Hard Metal Processing To All 10 U.S. Locations
Valence’s titanium and hard metal processes include titanium etch/pickle; passivate; phosphate fluoride; alpha case removal; high-temperature stress relieve; sol gel; and abrasive blast, among othersElectroplating
Some Contributions of U.S. Supply Houses to Plating Science and Technology - The 11th William Blum Lecture
This paper is a re-publication of the 11th William Blum Lecture, presented at the 57th AES Annual Convention in Montréal, Québec, on June 22, 1970. The origins of several developments in the plating field are reviewed, showing why and how the processes and concepts evolved, with particular attention to inside stories and the people concerned.A Conversation With…Bill Rosenberg Jr., Columbia Chemical
Matthew Kirchner: That Which Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong
Steven Kline, Jr.: Index Continues Downward Trend
Tim Pennington: A Bug’s Life
Plating Q&A: Nickel Tank Crystals
Cleaning Q&A: Cleaner Evaluation
Cleaning Q&A: Equipment Resources
Painting Q&A: Incorporating Electrostatics
Plating Q&A: Sulfamate Nickel Plating and Chloride
Powder Coating Q&A: Coating Wire Welded Mesh Areas
Powder Coating Q&A: Recoating Adhesion Problems
Cleaning Q&A: Improving Corrosion Protection of Zinc Phosphate
Powder Coating Q&A: Powder Coating Expert
Plating Q&A: Dog Bones and Plating
Legal Q&A: Avoiding Added Expenses
Painting Q&A: Air Atomized Applicators versus Rotary Atomizers
Cleaning Q&A: Cleaning Beryllium Copper for High Vacuum
Plating Q&A: Citric Acid Passivation