ANODIZING

Anodizing

Compact Temperature Controller with Alarm

Gizmo Engineering offers a compact temperature controller with a built-in alarm, digitally displaying tank temperature while controlling a steam solenoid.

Anodizing

Anodized Aluminum Available in a Variety of Colors

Lorin Industries’ anodized aluminum color range provides the aesthetics of getting the right color in addition to the benefits of the anodized aluminum.

Liquid Coating

Adtech II, Veterans Metal Announce Strategic Alliance

Adtec II Tampa and Veterans Metal LLC announce a strategic alliance aimed at increasing the production opportunities of manufacturing companies.

Anodizing

Understanding PEO Coatings

Using high-speed cameras and back side illumination (BSI) sensor technology to analyze plasma electrolytic oxidation. 
#basics

Powder Coating

Episode 30: An Interview With Rhonda Dibachi, CEO, HeyScottie

Rhonda Dibachi, founder and CEO of HeyScottie, discusses her new automatic pricing engine designed to help manufacturers find finishing services and streamline the price quoting process.
#economics

Anodizing

Lorin Industries President Appointed to Aluminum Anodizers Council

Lorin Industries President Park Kersman will contribute expertise and insights to support anodized aluminum community.

Anodizing

Understanding and Managing White Spots on Anodized Aluminum

Having trouble with spotting defects when anodizing? Taj Patel of Techevon LLC offers a helpful overview of the various causes of white spots and potential solutions.
#basics #management #asktheexpert

Electroplating

Bryan Leiker, MFACA, Discusses CARB Public Hearing Over Calif. Hex Chrome Ban

Bryan Leiker, executive director, Metal Finishing Association of California, offers a recap of a January 27, 2023, public hearing conducted by the California Air Resources Board prior to an impending ruling on a proposed ban of hexavalent chromium use for finishing operations in the state.
#economics #regulation

Anodizing

Black Oxide for Stainless Applications Provides Clean Finish

Tru Temp Stainless Black Oxide provides a satiny black appearance while working at a lower temperature than traditional hot black oxide and providing a more environmentally friendly option than alternative finishing processes.

Anodizing

Episode 28.5: Calif. Air Resources Board January 27, 2023 Public Hearing Recap

Bryan Leiker, Metal Finisher’s Assn. of Calif., discusses Jan. 27 CARB public hearing over hexavalent chromium use for finishing operation in the state.
#regulation