Anodizing Pioneer Dr. Arthur Brace passes at 93
Often called the “Father of Anodizing,” Dr. Brace passed away in his native country, England; he began in the aluminum industry in 1939.
Sulfuric / Organic Electrolytes and Total Quality Improvement (TQI) for Present / Future Anodizing Requirements
After the last 12 years of developmental improvements and successful operation in production and selective brush anodizing, we present formulations for the new revised three-part organic acid blend. This ionic active blend detailed here can benefit all sulfuric anodize electrolytes to meet today's more demanding quality, specifications and production requirements.
#research #surfin
NASF Report: May 2017
Regulatory Alert: California Targeting Finishing
Air Emissions Below Nanogram Levels
#nasf #regulation
Parts2Clean Show Addresses New Cleaning Challenges
Global trends such as electromobility, lightweight construction, Industry 4.0, sustainability and more at show Oct. 24-26 in Stuttgart, Germany.
#Industry 4.0 #sustainability
Video: Watch New Coating Protect iPhone Dropped into Pint of Guinness
The company says the video is designed to show how the electronics industry can now achieve the IPX-7 (30 minutes submersion in water at a depth of 1 meter) or more of waterproofing that is so required by mobile device manufacturers.
#electronics
Capital Expenditures and Growth
The axiom says that you must spend money to make money. Turns out the statistics prove it true, too. Top Shops spend money to make money, and keep more of it.
#Top Shops
What to Consider When Applying a Classic Black Finish
Q. What are the best options for a durable black finish? Uyemura's Rich DePoto answers that question.
#pollution control
How to Carefully Maintain Your Alkaline Etching Bath
Q. What should be the maximum aluminum content in an alkaline etching bath to avoid galvanized appearance (spangling) when preparing 6063 T6 extrusions for Type II anodizing?
#basics
Just a Hook? Watch Production Plus' Magic Rack's CNC Wire Bending Video
CNC wire bending capabilities video that shows how the Columbus, Ohio-based company can complete customized requests with precision.
Arlington Plating Completes Major Expansion
The addition of a 35,000-square-foot facility substantially grows the company’s campus to over 90,000 square feet.