February 2010

How the Mighty Have Fallen

JIM DESTEFANI, Editor
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The news of Toyota’s 5-million-vehicle recall involving many of its most popular vehicles sent shock waves throughout the automotive world and possibly opened up a new pathway to increased sales for the company’s rivals. How could the world’s largest automaker, which built its reputation on quality and reliability, stumble so badly on a part as prosaic as an accelerator pedal?

Free Stuff at Process Cleaning Expo

If you clean parts (and who doesn’t?), you may want to consider attending Process Cleaning Expo 2010 (PCx), which is set to debut May 4–6 in Louisville, KY. In addition to conferences and displays from cleaning technology suppliers, PCx will feature multiple special events that are free to all registered attendees.

Special events include a keynote address by University of Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino, an expert panel on Environmental and Government Regulations, a cocktail reception and a closing keynote presentation by Dr. Rajiv Kohli of the Aerospace Corporation and NASA. All will take place on the show floor.

Pre-registration is also free. Register before May 4 or get more information by visiting the PCx website.

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Feature Article — Smooth Finish Satin nickel plating is seeing a resurgence in automotive and other applications. Read more about it here. Plating Clinic — Solution Agitation A reader wants to know which is better for solution agitation: air or eductors? Our plating expert Art Kushner responds here. Plating Forum — When to use DI water? A forum user who operates a passivation line for aerospace components would like to know when DI water rinses are necessary. Read more and respond here.
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Feature Article — French Revolution Click here to read how powder coating is helping to keep rental bicycles for Paris and other French cities up to speed. Powder Coating Clinic — Epoxy Peeling Problem A reader is having problems with adhesion of epoxy powder on medical instruments subject to repeated sterilization. Read the recommendations of PF’s powder coating expert here. Powder Coating Forum — Powder Coverage Issues A forum user is having problems getting good coverage on inside surfaces of trailer hitches. Read more, check out photos and kick in your two cents here.

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