PRETREATMENT FOR PLATING

Electroplating

XRF Instrument for Micro-Feature Analysis

Bowman’s A Series Micro XRF quickly measures the smallest features on semiconductors and microelectronics.
#measurement-testing

Electroplating

Japanese Automotive Supply Chain Reliance on Plating Job Shops

The relevance of electroplaters in Japan’s automotive industry is more important than ever.
#workforcedevelopment

Electroplating

The Future of Virus Detection

High purity surfaces to enable spectroscopy-based diagnostic testing.
#medical

Electroplating

Filter Press Troubleshooting and Optimization

Zachary Beckman of Haviland Enterprises Inc. discusses proper filter press maintenance for optimization of wastewater treatment systems.
#asktheexpert #pollutioncontrol

Electroplating

Coping With Staffing Shortages

Tom Mastalerz, business development manager at Columbia Chemical, discusses strategies for optimizing operational efficiencies to help combat staffing shortages.
#asktheexpert

Electroplating

Plating Barrel Provides Optimized Solution, Electrical Transfer

Photo Credit: Luster-On Products Inc.
#surfin

Electroplating

Developing Standardized Testing for Trivalent Chromium Thickness: A Progress Report

The industry shift toward trivalent decorative chromium plating and away from hexavalent highlights a need for testing standards.  As Chair for ASTM B08.10 Subcommittee on Test Methods for Metallic and Inorganic Coating, Mark Schario is leading the committee’s focus on developing standardized testing for trivalent chrome thickness.  This presentation provides information on the initiative, testing methods and variables, initial data on thickness comparison and alloy composition, and summary of input and extended lab testing. 
#regulation #nasf #surfin

Electroplating

Electroless Nickel Conference 2022 Open for Speaker Applications

The first Electroless Nickel Conference produced by Gardner Business Media since 2007, the event will feature expert-led education sessions and unique networking opportunities for attendees.
#education

Electroplating

Novaria Acquires Hohman Plating

Novaria continues to grow aerospace and defense capabilities with the acquisition of Dayton-based Hohman Plating.
#military #aerospace

Electroplating

Talking Finishing Regulatory Policy

The National Association for Surface Finishing recently held its Washington Forum – a great event providing insight into policy discussions on the table in D.C.
#nasf #regulation #photofinish