Metal Finishing - Aerospace

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PMI Index Hits 54.1 Percent in January
Leading industry barometer shows manufacturing sector continuing to expand.
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.
Ecology Coatings Enters into a License Agreement with BASF Coatings GmbH
Deal enables Ecology Coatings to provide BASF a non-exclusive license for use of four patents involving metal, plastic, and fiberglass coating technologies.
Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 73.9% from 2010
Statistics provide evidence that manufacturing industries are investing in capital metalworking equipment.
American Coatings Association To Publish U.S. Industry Market Analysis
Comprehensive report aims to assist companies in making important tactical and strategic business decisions.

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Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, January 24, 2012
Personnel announcements, acquisitions and expansions, and upcoming special editions.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, November 29, 2011
Appointments and promotions; Expansions; Training and Education
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, Sept. 8, 2011
Newly released economic and manufacturing data for the month of August...Coaters and metal polishers invest in the business...Fall convention and conference schedules announced.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, July 12, 2011
Metal Finishing expands Ask the Experts roster...MacDermid ZinKlad 1000 finishes meet Ford approval...SPECTRO Analytical receives R&D Award...Miles Chemicals' latest certification

Ask The Expert

Electroless Nickel Problem Solving and Related Applications
James Jim Wetherald serves as a technical sales representative for the Electroless Nickel Division of Ronatec, C2C, Inc., based in Fallbrook, Calif. He works closely with direct customers and distributo...

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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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Plater's Profile: Dixie Industrial Finishing
Monitoring metrics in the pursuit of continuous improvement is the key to success for Tucker, Ga.-based finishing operation.
Trouble-Free, Economical Electroless Nickel Plating
How to properly set up a mid-size, RoHS-compliant EN line without breaking the bank.
Automotive to Aerospace: Applying Automotive Paint Spray Booth Design Strategies to an Aircraft Paint Hangar
The following case study provides examples of how proven automotive paint finishing strategies can be applied to the design of an aerospace paint finishing facility to improve quality and sustainability.

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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
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.
Gold Post-Dip to Improve Corrosion-Resistance Properties
Comprehensive test results have been presented for a new, patented gold post-dip treatment that significantly improves the corrosion resistance of nickel/gold deposits and contributes to the reduction of gold costs.

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