3 Tests to Ensure Parts are Clean Prior to Plating
Making sure that all of the pre-processing fluids are removed prior to plating is not as simple as it seems. Rich Held of Haviland Products outlines three tests that can help verify that your parts are clean.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #122: Electrochemical Approaches to Treatment of PFAS in Plating Wastewater - 10th Quarterly Report
The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board selected a project addressing the problem of PFAS and related chemicals in plating wastewater streams. This report covers the 10th quarter of work (April-June 2023). Here, we examine the effect of surface fluorination of Ti4O7 anodes on PFAS degradation performance in terms of energy performance as well as formation of chlorate and perchlorate when chloride is present in the solution. The full paper on this work can be accessed and printed at short.pfonline.com/NASF24Feb2.
#pollution control #energy #nasf
Axalta Receives International Sustainability and Carbon Certification Plus
This milestone further reinforces Axalta’s commitment to ensuring sustainability remains central to every part of its business.
Ceramic Abrasives Optimized for Long Life
Walter Surface Technologies’ Smart Resin technology, found in bonded abrasives, works to expose fresh ceramic grains at the optimal moment to achieve the most productive balance between sharpness and life in a metalworker’s given application.
National Surface Finishing Day is Just Around the Corner
Products Finishing visited Cincinnati area finishing facilities in 2023 as part of celebrations for National Surface Finishing Day. This year’s NSFD will take place on Wednesday, March 6.
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Powder Coating Formulation Combines Hardness and Flexibility
IFS Coatings launches thermoplastic modified polyolefin powder coating that combines hardness and flexibility.
10 Ecoat Best Practices
Following this list of guidelines can help to increase the performance, cost effectiveness and quality for your ecoat operation.
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Gema V.P. Retires
After almost 40 years of dedicated service, Chris Merritt has announced his retirement.
Future Proof Your Solvent Choices
It is critical to evaluate the viability of replacement solvents and to work closely with your solvent supplier to find the right formulation for an application.
Sales Engineer Joins American Plating Power
Stocker has more than two decades of experience with an industrial power conversion product supplier in the sale and support of DC power supplies. In particular, he has a vast background in ecoat applications.
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.
#management #aerospace #Top Shops
Indonesian Plater Finds Fast Success in Auto Market
This father/son team, inspired by inventor Michael Faraday, focuses on anti-corrosion methods and automated processes to help their Indonesian plating business flourish.
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John Forlenzo Joins Hubbard-Hall
Photo Credit: Hubbard-Hall Hubbard-Hall welcomes John Forlenzo as supply chain manager.
MicroCare Appoints National Sales Manager
Photo Credit: MicroCare MicroCare, LLC has appointed Vince Libercci as national sales manager.
Electrolyte for Electroplating with Pure Platinum
Platuna PT enables the deposition of exceptionally thick, homogeneous and crack-free platinum layers, which are particularly convincing in various technical applications.
Proposed Coating Standard Will Support Corrosion Protection
The standard will establish performance requirements for electrodeposited nanostructured zinc-nickel coatings.
Companies Partner to Develop Sustainable Coil Coatings
Beckers has joined forces with ArcelorMittal to develop the first commercial paint formulations for electron-beam curing for the coil coating industry.
Possibilities From Electroplating 3D Printed Plastic Parts
Adding layers of nickel or copper to 3D printed polymer can impart desired properties such as electrical conductivity, EMI shielding, abrasion resistance and improved strength — approaching and even exceeding 3D printed metal, according to RePliForm.
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New Technology for High-Definition Color Shifting
Kameleon FX Packs in five color combinations are easy to use and provide a clean color shift.
ALIT Technologies Transitions to a Joint-Stock Company
The company has transitioned from a S.r.l. to S.p.a., stating its goal is the issuance of bonds that will enable the expansion of the business.