Robot-Ready Grinding Systems for High-Speed Production
Advanced rotary surface grinders now come “robot-ready” to facilitate integration with third party robotic arms and fully automate the process from loading to unloading.
Ronatec Establishes Warehouse in Los Angeles
The facility has received approval from both the Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Two Companies in Metal Processing and Coating Services Announce Rebrand
Metal Processing International and Oklahoma Custom Coating, two companies in the metal processing and coating services, have rebranded as ecoat.us, while maintaining same ownership.
Take Full Advantage of Industry Events
As travel plans ramp up for the year, what industry events will you attend? Products Finishing offers a quick look at some of the upcoming opportunities for 2024.
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Kolene Corp. Appoints New V.P. of Research and Development
Dr. Louis R. Pignotti joined Kolene in September 2012 as a senior research chemist, and progressed through the lab to chief chemist in January 2016 until his recent promotion.
Bodycote Expands Its Medical Market Reach with Acquisition
Bodycote has acquired Lake City Heat Treating, based in Warsaw, Indiana, and is a medical market provider of hot isostatic pressing (HIP) and vacuum heat treatment services.
Chemeon Celebrates 10 Years
Over the past decade, the company has been at the forefront of developing safer MIL-DTL qualified alternatives to the known carcinogen hexavalent chrome.
Efficient, Innovative and Sustainable Component Cleaning for the Entire Production Chain
Whether degreasing, classic component cleaning or high-purity applications — the demands on cleaning solutions have increased in all areas of the manufacturing industry.
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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