CO2-Reducing Pretreatment Solutions and Zinc Flake Coatings
The pretreatment process includes a low-temperature, long life cleaner, near neutral pH descale, zirconium pretreatment and ambient temperature adhesion promoter.
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New XRF Measurement System Satisfies Need for Multi-Use Flexibility and Precision
Source: Bowman
Platers that test many different parts need an XRF analyzer with expansive measurement area, selectable spot sizes, high precision and speed.
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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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Calculating Applied Media Force During Vibratory Finishing
What appear to be identically set-up vibratory bowls will finish identical loads of parts in varying time cycles. This paper offers a new technique to better predict what the operator will produce, by measuring the force applied to the parts. It is the efficiency of that force which controls the efficiency and speed of the refinement cycle.
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SUR/FIN 2023: Capsules from the Technical Sessions I: Emerging Technologies
SUR/FIN 2023 in Cleveland this past June was a resounding success. Due to the efforts of the Technical Activities Committee, ably led by Bill Nebiolo this year, an outstanding program of technical presentations was offered. What follows are summaries of selected presentations from the Emerging Technologies sessions. Additional coverage will be provided in this space in the coming months. The full report can be accessed and printed at short.pfonline.com/NASF23Aug1.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 12th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the twelfth quarter of project work (January-March 2023) at Wayne State University in Detroit. In this period, our main effort concentrated on documenting technical content that was yet to be reported, including analysis of costs for specific technologies for sustainability improvement.
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Bonus Podcast: SUR/FIN 2023 Interview with Richard Lynch, MacDermid Enthone
Products Finishing talks trends in the finishing industry with Richard Lynch, senior global vice president, MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions.
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Highlights from SUR/FIN 2023
Products Finishing offers a recap of some of the topics that were top of mind at the SUR/FIN 2023 finishing industry trade show.
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Tin-Zinc Alloy Electroplating and Its Corrosion Behavior
An NASF/AESF Foundation Research Program Retrospective
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Submersible Centrifugal Pump Safely Dry Runs
The Renner RT-VC series is expanding to include the RT-VC 300, which saves space through compact design in addition to good performance.
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Senney Enterprises Brings Together Four Wastewater Specialists
Four companies under the Senney Enterprises umbrella will convene in one place at SUR/FIN.
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NASF's SUR/FIN 2023: Bringing the Surface Finishing Industry Together
SUR/FIN 2023 is an opportunity for those in the surface finishing industry to expand their knowledge, expertise and network.
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Looking to the Future of Finishing
Products Finishing takes a look at some of the ways the finishing industry is investing in workforce development and educational initiatives.
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A Novel Surface Finishing Technology for Alloys
A paper* based on a Presentation given at NASF SUR/FIN 2022 (Rosemont, Illinois) by
Chris Goode**
Cirrus Materials Science Ltd.
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SUR/FIN 2023 Registration Is Now Open
The National Association for Surface Finishing SUR/FIN 2023 surface finishing industry trade show will take place June 6-8, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio.
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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.
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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.
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Nanostructure of the Anodic and Nanomaterials Nanoparticles in Polyelectrolyte Multilayer-by-Layer (LbL) Films
Microstructure and elemental characterizations have indicated that the finish of a coating with a Layer-by-Layer (LbL) film results in a closely multilayered coating with a smoother surface. In this paper, the principles of assembly are discussed together with the properties of nanoparticles and LbL polymeric assembly essential in building hybrid coatings.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 9th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the ninth quarter of project work (April June 2022) at Wayne State University in Detroit. The major activities in this report period are: (1) refinement of the sustainability assessment method for technology evaluation with case studies, (2) development of a journal paper and one conference paper, and (3) a presentation at NASF SUR/FIN 2022 in Rosemont, Illinois.
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The History of Electroplating and A Historical Review of the Evolution of NASF
The history of electroplating is a curious mixture of mistakes, observations, serendipity and experimental development, enmeshed and entwined with the discovery of electricity in the late 18th century. Join Mr. Nebiolo as he reviews the fascinating history of our industry and its metamorphosis during the last 238 years. He will also provide a brief history of our flagship society, the NASF.
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