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JUNE 2004

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QUALITY FINISHING:
The Burn that STILL Burns, Part
2
In November 1978, Products Finishing magazine published “The
Burn That Burns,”1 which examined true burn and false burn
from bright nickel and chromium systems, as well as some of the
remedies. Twenty-six years later, plating practitioners continue
to be challenged and frustrated by this aspect of the process,
prompting this updated and expanded review. Here, in part two of
this three-part series, our authors analyze three of the four major
sources of false burn…
FEATURES:
Rise of the Machines
With the advent of smaller and more versatile tools, robotic
technology is establishing itself as a viable, affordable option
for small- and mid-size job shops…
Brushing Up on Deburring
The characteristics of nylon abrasive filament brushes make them
an attractive option when it comes to deburring operations. But
when it comes to implementing them, what is the best method? Weiler
Corporation’s John Sockman looks at the possibilities...
DEPARTMENTS:
Reality Check: In Memory of Lawrence J.
Durney
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