Electroplating
Episode 34: An Interview with Chrissy Pullara, Astro Electroplating
From research chemist to chemistry teacher to marketing manager to business development, Astro Electroplating’s new president Chrissy Pullara has already had a prolific career in finishing — she recently sat down with Products Finishing to talk about her experience, trends in the industry and what’s next for her company.
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Finishing Systems Provider Celebrates 150 Years, Looks to Future
From humble beginnings as an Indiana-based tin shop, Koch Finishing Systems has evolved into one of the most trusted finishing equipment providers in the industry.
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Top 5 Areas to Consider Automation of Plating Operations
Automation for finishing operations can lead to improvements in process time, repeatability and consistency of quality. Yet, processes that make sense to explore for these operational efficiencies may not always be readily apparent.
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Products Finishing Reveals 2023 Qualifying Top Shops
Each year PF conducts its Top Shops Benchmarking Survey, offering shops a tool to better understand their overall performance in the industry. The program also recognizes shops that meet a set of criteria to qualify as Top Shops.
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Plating Additively Manufactured Plastic Parts
Using electroplating to enhance the structural properties of 3D printed parts.
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An Overview of Electroless Nickel Plating
By definition, electroless plating is metal deposition by a controlled chemical reaction.
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Selective Plating Certification for Oil and Gas
Certification ensures consistent quality of selective brush plating for premium threaded connections.
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Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions Names Managing Director of Electroplating Business Line
Michael Herkommer has been named managing director of the electroplating business line at Umicore Metal Deposition Solutions.
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Finishing for the Big Screen
Leonhardt Plating Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio provides finishes for several components that make up the kettles and other parts in popcorn machines at your local cinema.
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A Chromium Plating Overview
An overview of decorative and hard chromium electroplating processes.
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