NASF Offers Online Aluminum Finishing Course
NASF’s Aluminum Finishing course consists of 11 modules over 16 training sessions, each one containing theoretical and practical information for employees and supervisors who apply anodizing and other finishing processes to aluminum.
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The National Association for Surface Finishing (NASF) is offering a web-based aluminum finishing course. The Aluminum Finishing course consists of 11 modules over 16 training sessions, each one containing theoretical and practical information for employees and supervisors who apply anodizing and other finishing processes to aluminum. The course is also said to be beneficial for individuals in sales, as well as those who need foundational knowledge of the aluminum finishing process.
The course takes place online throughout May and July on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12–2 p.m. EST. The webinar dates are as follows:
- May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
- July 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
Subjects covered in the Aluminum Finishing course include the metallurgy of aluminum, mechanical finishing of aluminum, preparing aluminum for anodizing and plating, aluminum bright dips and electropolishing, etching and chemical milling of aluminum, equipment requirements for anodizing, sulfuric acid anodizing of aluminum, coloring and sealing of anodizing aluminum, hardcoat and alternate anodizing solutions, anodizing aluminum in chromic acid and alternate solutions, as well as conversion coatings on aluminum.
Attendees that score 70 or above on the optional exam, will receive one credit toward certification as a Master Surface Finisher (MSF). Those passing six course exams earn MSF designation.
Course tuition is $1,325, and NASF members receive a discounted tuition of $1,050. Companies who register five or more employees will receive 10% off. The deadline to register is April 30, 2022.
For more information about the topics covered and to register for the course, visit NASF’s website.
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