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April 2002


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The EN Plating Edge
Electrochemical Finishing experimented with several electroless nickel baths until it found one that produced maximum brightness even after 12 turnovers…

Powder Coating Replaces Anodizing
You've all heard numerous conversion stories that detailed the transition from paint to powder. But, with the advent of chrome powder coatings, there's a new story to tell…

New Dip/Spin Facility Improves Efficiency
By moving into a new facility, Depor was able to build a dip/spin line that met its requirements. The new line has improved the company's efficiency and reduced its environmental impact…

Signing On a New Finish
Blending new technology with old time craftsmanship gave Northcoast Sign Works its niche in the sign creating business…

Easy Waste Treatment for Spent EN Baths
Anyone who plates electroless nickel in their shop knows the difficulties inherent with trying to waste treat spent EN baths in-house. Whether low-, mid-, or high-phosphorus, electroless nickel baths are highly complexed and chelated baths that "tie up" nickel and any other metals that happen to become dissolved in the bath...

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Approaching Zero Discharge in Surface Finishing
This document provides technical guidance to surface finishers, environmental managers and decision makers on control technologies and process changes for approaching zero discharge (AZD)...

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On My Mind: Workforce Illiteracy
Perspectives: The Cost of Non-Environmental Compliance
Dot-Commentary: Ten "Must Bookmark" Sites for Finishers



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