February 2021 ISSUE
Coating the Webb
From its signature primary mirror to thermal control for its instruments, the James Webb Space Telescope is enabled by gold coatings.
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FEATURES
Liquid CoatingCan Film Pattern Measurement Optimize Aerospace Finishes?
A recent collaboration between CFAN, SprayVision and Saint Clair Systems uses an innovative film measurement system to investigate ways to improve first time yield.Electroplating
Conductivity in Hard Chrome Plating Baths
Measuring the conductivity of your hard chromium plating bath can help to determine how to best optimize its performance.Let’s Finish Closing the Quoting Gap
Sharing accurate, timely and actionable data is the key to an effective, respectful relationship between a finishing shop and a contracting machine shop. Software that streamlines the quoting process can make this happen.
Matthew Kirchner: No Secrets: The Real Open Door Policy
Scott Francis: Settling Into 2021
Scott Francis: A Conversation with Sheila LaMothe
Michael Guckes: Finishing Index Ends Year Lower As New Orders Contract
Evan Doran: Dynamix Hires Analytical Services Lab Technician
Scott Francis: Automated Hard Chrome
Frederick Hess, CEO/Chief Engineer, UFS Corporation: What Causes Increasing DC Rectifier Voltage for Ecoating?
Michael Withers, architectural segment leader, Axalta Coating Systems: Minimizing Defects in Polyester Wrinkle Powder Coatings
Ken Schaer, Aerospace Business Development Manager, Global Finishing Solutions: Considerations for Selecting an Aircraft Paint Booth
Angelo Magrone, Operations Manager, Bales Metal Surface Solutions: Longer, Cleaner Plating Bath Life