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February 2005

February 2005

QUALITY FINISHING:

Test Methods For Evaluating Anodized Aluminum
Benefits of anodizing include durability, color stability, ease of maintenance, aesthetics, cost of initial finish and the fact that it is a safe and healthy process. Maximizing these benefits to produce a high–performance aluminum finish can be accomplished by incorporating test procedures in the manufacturing process.

Setting Up An Aqueous Parts-Cleaning System
Parts cleaning, one of the single-most important steps of any surface finishing process, can be achieved in any one of a variety of ways.

FEATURES:

Green with Envy
The John Deere Des Moines Works in Ankeny, IA is thriving, thanks to a combination of state-of-the-art technology and an inventive management philosophy…

What to do about Hard Chromium
EPA and OSHA are placing heavy restrictions on hard chromium plating. Here are some options available to platers...

DEPARTMENTS:

Reality Check: Deerest Memories

Never Finished: A Recipe for Sales Growth

Blackman on Taxes: Payroll Taxes Go Up, Up and Away



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