Angela Osborne Managing Editor

Angela Osborne is the managing editor of Production Machining magazine. She has a background in the finishing industry from her stint as managing editor of a trade industry publication for UV and EB finishing technologies, and manufacturing from her work as a communications specialist for Ford Motor Company as well as providing communications for a variety of manufacturing clients. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Ohio University and an extensive background in other communications, including news reporting, public relations, community relations, social media and marketing.

Parts Cleaning

Industry Experts Create On-Demand Aqueous Cleaning Program

Edited by Angela Osborne

Participants who pass the program quizzes earn a certificate of successful completion, as well as 4 hours of continuing education credit from Sam Houston State University.

Parts Cleaning

Calling All Machining VIPs: PMTS Registration Is Now Open

Edited by Angela Osborne

Registration for the 2023 Precision Machining Technology Show is now open. Here’s your code to attend the April event for free.

Starrett Wireless DataSure 4.0 Offers Secure, High-Speed Measurement Data Collection

Edited by Angela Osborne

Advanced wireless data collection system for acquiring precision measurement data features extended range, data security, multiple gateways, compact size and high speed.

Electrocoating

TTX’s Automated Conveyor Carrier System Offers Wireless, Flexible Operation

By: Angela Osborne

ACC system designed for reliable, consistent point-to-point movement of everything from small to heavy parts.

Electroplating

Advanced Finishing Technologies Pilots Closed-Loop Vacuum Evaporation System

By: Angela Osborne

Custom-designed chrome reclamation system minimizes water and chemical consumption, and waste effluent.
#vacuum-vapor

Liquid Coating

Axalta Adds Tufcote Epoxy Primer to Industrial Coatings Line

By: Angela Osborne

Tufcote 3.0 has quick, 30-minute recoat window for wet-on-wet topcoat applications.

Powder Coating

Powder Coat System’s Flexibility Reduces Costs, Improves Quality

Edited by Angela Osborne

Kansas-based JR Custom Metal Products brings services back in-house to control quality and costs.

Liquid Coating

LestaUSA Brings Self-Learning Italian-Engineered Robotic Finishing Technology to U.S.

By: Angela Osborne

With roots in Italy, supplier offers affordable technology for liquid, powder coat and fiberglass applications.

Electrocoating

ECOAT2020 Offers Education and Insights

By: Angela Osborne

Learn to maximize productivity, quality and profitability in your electrocoating operations.
#education #workforce development

Electroplating

Surface Finishing Mexico 2020 Fosters Global Industry Growth

By: Angela Osborne

Mexican Association of Surface Finishing hosts expo March 25-26

Powder Coating

Gema Manual Spray Gun Breaks Through Power Barrier

By: Angela Osborne

PowerBoost technology gives it 110 kV powder charging capacity, the highest in the industry.

Electroplating

Hybrid Coatings on Centrifugal Fans in Steel Plants

Edited by Angela Osborne

A centrifugal fan in a steel plant is often exposed to abrasive dust, which results in material loss and a shortage of running time for the fan.
#vacuum-vapor