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Electroplating

Top Shop’s Journey to Building a Unique Brand

Since this new Ohio plater took over the space and assets of a former plating business, it is intentional about setting itself apart from prior ownership.

Lori Beckman
Senior Editor, Products Finishing

Sherwin-Williams 2024 Aerospace Coatings Calendar Winners

The annual program recognizes the exceptional craftsmanship and creativity of aircraft painters and designers who rely on Sherwin-Williams aerospace coatings.

Single Stage Topcoat Delivers Consistent, Colorful Finishes

The 858 Series Skyscapes from Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings comes in multiple gloss levels.

High-Flexibility Aerospace Filler Fills Seams, Rivets, Small Spot Repair Areas

Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler restores aircraft exteriors by concealing surface imperfections.

Episode 36: An Interview with Peter Mirabello, Metal Finishing Technologies LLC

Peter Mirabello of Metal Finishing Technologies discusses his passion for surface finishing and trends shaping the industry today.

Anodizing

A Smooth Transition from One Anodizing Process to Another

Knowing when to switch from chromic acid anodizing to thin film sulfuric acid anodizing is important. Learn about why the change should be considered and the challenges in doing so.

Aerospace Conductive Coating Provides Adhesion, Fluid Resistance

Conductive coating (CM0485115) provides a high-conductivity solution for dissipating static on aluminum and composite aircraft.

Eliminating No-Value-Added Services Adds Value for Customers

Answering questions about how to best meet customer needs led this Products Finishing Top Shop to stop using trucks to provide value-added services and instead, start offering in-house solutions.

Lori Beckman
Senior Editor, Products Finishing

Liquid Coating

The Best Method for Coating Full-Size Aircraft

John Owed from Carlisle Fluid Technologies analyzes the difference between using air-assisted airless, air spray and other technologies for coating a full-size aircraft. Which is better?

Electrocoating

PPG, Satys Partner for Aerospace Ecoat System in France

PPG is partnering with Satys, a French industrial group active in aircraft sealing, painting and surface treatment.

Top Shop Emphasizes Dedication, Work Ethic

With a primary focus on aerospace and defense work, American Metaseal Corp. of Arbutus, Maryland, has qualified as a Top Shop on multiple occasions.

Electroplating

Finishing High Reliability, Function Critical Parts

From safety critical automotive and aerospace components to lifesaving medical micro-components and implantable devices, Indiana-based Electro-Spec finishes applications that require zero failure rates.

Powder Coating

Digital Service for Improving Coatings' Maintenance Schedules

Aerofleet Coatings Management is a digital service developed to assist with coating replacement and maintenance.

Powder Coating

AkzoNobel Uses VR for Training Airline Apprentices

The virtual reality technology provides a paint booth and spray gun that enables trainees to work and master their skills without losing parts in the process.

Top Shop Savors Past 20 Years of Prosperity

This one-stop finishing shop was rescued by new management in 2004. Since then, its rejuvenation has brought substantial growth and success to the business.

Lori Beckman
Senior Editor, Products Finishing

Parts Cleaning

Multistage Wash System for Continuous Cleaning Efficiency

Gas-heated conveyor parts washing system is said to provide continuous, efficient cleaning throughout the multiple stages of the system.

Anodizing

Anodizing for Bonding Applications in Aerospace

Anodizing for pre-prep bonding bridges the gap between metallic and composite worlds, as it provides a superior surface in many applications on aluminum components for bonding to these composites.

Development of a Novel Hexavalent-Chromium-Free Aluminum Sacrificial Paint

Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen, repro-toxin, and mutagen. Its elimination is of high importance to the aerospace industry, which has struggled to find high performing alternatives. Legacy aluminum sacrificial paints have traditionally utilized hexavalent chromium to prevent corrosion and coatings which are equal to or better than have been difficult. This first paper discusses the novel process from the supplier point-of-view.

Hexavalent-Chromium-Free Aluminum Sacrificial Paint Validation

Hexavalent chromium is a known carcinogen, repro-toxin and mutagen. Its elimination is of high importance to the aerospace industry, which has struggled to find high performing alternatives. Legacy aluminum sacrificial paints have traditionally utilized hexavalent chromium to prevent corrosion and coatings which are equal to or better than have been difficult. This second of two papers discusses the hexavalent-chromium-free process from the user point-of-view in terms of the process validation work by Rolls Royce Corporation.

VST Appoints Marketing and Communications Director

Julie Sims has been named as Valence Surface Technologies' marketing and communications director.

Liquid Coating

Water Wash Filtration

Snapshots of the finishing industry.

Anodizing

NADCAP Shop Digitizes to Eliminate Paper Trail

Customizable ERP software has transformed a 27-year-old manual metal finishing job shop into a state-of-the-art paperless company with full digital traceability in about 10 months.

Lori Beckman
Senior Editor, Products Finishing

Powder Coating

Total Finishing Systems Partners With Erzinger Equipment

Total Finishing Systems is entering an exclusive suppliers agreement with Erzinger Equipment.

Parts Cleaning

When the Stakes are High, Clean

Precision cleaning is critical for finishing aerospace oxygen system parts.

Liquid Coating

The Solution to Costly Aircraft Paint Adhesion Failure

Lucas Dillingham, of surface inspection technology provider Brighton Science, offers insights for avoiding aircraft paint defects and adhesion failures.

Electroplating

Corrosion Protection Via Selective Plating

Carbon and high strength steels are some of the most widely used metals today, and the corrosion of this type of material is a serious problem for a variety of industries. However, corrosion can largely be controlled with developments in various protective solutions. Sarah Medeiros, Corrosion Engineer at SIFCO ASC, discusses developments in R&D to help slow down the corrosion process.

Valence Eastman Gains Multiple Approvals from Sikorsky

Valence Surface Technologies Eastman operations receives an extensive list of process approvals to support Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky rotorcraft programs.

Liquid Coating

The Missouri S&T Coatings Institute Offers Paint Courses

The “Introduction to Paint Formulation” course offered, August 15-19, 2022, is intended to give fundamental knowledge of how to approach a starting formulation and troubleshoot it.

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