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Fanta/Napco/Udylite Acquires New Holland Spin Dryer Product Line
Distribution networks for the dryers will remain intact.
Haviland Products Company Expands Staff; Announces Promotion
Rachel Cheng named Senior Research and Development Chemist; Rob Pawson promoted to Regional Sales Manager for the South/Southwest Regions.
Chromalloy Connecticut Facility Receives AOE Certification
AOE certificate allows Chromalloy turbine repair station to provide component repairs for Japan's All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines.
U.S. Industrial Production Rises 0.4 Percent in December
Increase caps 10th consecutive quarterly gain.
IPC APEX Expo To Address Timely Regulatory Issues
Industry experts to discuss pending conflict materials regulations at IPC APEX next month.

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Metal Finishing expands Ask the Experts roster...MacDermid ZinKlad 1000 finishes meet Ford approval...SPECTRO Analytical receives R&D Award...Miles Chemicals' latest certification

Matt Stauffer

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Zinc & Zinc Alloy Plating, Bright Nickel, Trivalent Chrome, Acid Copper
Matt Stauffer is the Director of Technical Service at Pavco, Inc. in Charlotte, N.C. He leads a group that specializes in helping customers maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot a wide variety of metal f...

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An In-Situ Phosphating Coating Catalyzed by Phenylphosphonic Acid on AA6061
In order to solve the problems that exist in traditional multi-stage phosphating, a novel coating system was developed by predispersing an optimum amount of in-situ phosphating reagent into the paint formulation.
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Conversion of Plating Line Rinses to a Closed-Loop Deionization System
Case study looks at how a New York-based metal finisher adopted new wastewater treatment capabilities, resulting in plating process improvements and electricity reductions.
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Powder Coating With Robots and Dense Phase Technology
A critical blend of advanced technologies.
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Designing an Automotive Paint Shop for Optimal Flexibility and Efficiency
This article examines the pros and cons of two different auto body paint scenarios.
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Cadmium- and Chromate-Free Coating Schemes for Corrosion Protection of 15CDV6 Steel
Electrodeposits of cadmium- and chromate-based inorganic inhibitor pigments in paint formulations are extensively used in the aerospace industry to provide long-term corrosion protection for high-strength steel hardware. In this work, an eco-friendly cadmium- and chromate-free coating scheme comprised of zinc nickel alloy plating, trivalent chromium- based passivation, followed by a primer based on polyaniline phosphate, is studied for its anticorrosive properties.
Alternatives to Dicrhomate Sealer in Anodizing Operations
This paper will describe the requirements for anodizing and sealing operations within Ogden Air Logistics Center (OO-ALC), as well as the sealing technologies that are available and a path forward to demonstrate/validate the most promising alternatives for the specific needs and applications of OO-ALC
A Novel Electrolyte for the High-Speed Electrodeposition of Bright Pure Tin at Elevated Temperatures
SOLDERONTM BHT-350 bright pure tin, a newly developed electroplating process, is presented. The most notable characteristic of this MSA-based electrolyte is its capability to be operated at temperatures up to 50°C.
Effect of Cerium Chloride on the Corrosion Resistance and Adhesion of Chromate Conversion Coatings
The corrosion resistance of the CCC formed on AA6061 in a chromate conversion solution composed mainly of potassium dichromate, chromic anhydride and sodium fluoride is significantly improved by addition, compared with that of the CCC formed in chromate conversion solution without cerium chloride.
PFOS-Free Electroplating and Etching
The adoption of alternative PFOS-free additives, such as MacDermid’s MiniMist Liquid, offers the easiest path to the future and involves no significant investment.

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