Episode 28.5: Calif. Air Resources Board January 27, 2023 Public Hearing Recap
Bryan Leiker, Metal Finisher’s Assn. of Calif., discusses Jan. 27 CARB public hearing over hexavalent chromium use for finishing operation in the state.
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Troubleshooting Alkaline Zinc
One of the most common problems that can arise when plating with alkaline zinc is an imbalance of brightener in the solution. In this helpful Ask the Expert article, Chad Murphy of Columbia Chemical discusses how different zinc metal concentrations and brightener concentrations can impact efficiency.
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The New Wild West of Automotive Finishing
The advent of the EV and new application opportunities for finishers.
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From Decorative Beginnings to Advanced Applications
How Advanced Plating Technologies grew from a decorative plating shop to a company specializing in surface engineering for today’s cutting-edge technologies.
Nanotechnology Start-up Develops Gold Plating Replacement
Ag-Nano System LLC introduces a new method of electroplating based on golden silver nanoparticles aimed at replacing gold plating used in electrical circuits.
Auto Hose Filler Stops Process Tank Spills
The Auto Filler allows process tanks to be filled by hose and automatically shuts off water at the correct level.
Trion Coatings Announces Consultation Agreement With Brad Durkin
Industry veteran Brad Durkin to aid in SAFEChrome market integration for Trion Coatings, a leader in providing alternatives to hexavalent chromium use in decorative and functional applications.
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Continuing Innovation in Selective Plating
Chic Allen, general manager of SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts, discusses the benefits and considerations for the automation of selective brush plating.
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The Importance of Rack Maintenance
A look at how poor rack maintenance contributes to wasted time, wasted chemicals and wasted materials.
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Chromium Free Etching for Plating on Plastics
MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions promotes Evolve as first production-proven chromium-free etching process for plating on plastics.
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