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PMI Index Inches Up in July
U.S. economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in August for the 13th consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s PMI Index.
Metalformers Anticipate Consistent Business Over the Short Term
According to the August 2010 Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Business Conditions Report, metalforming companies expect business conditions to remain fairly steady during the next three months.
CCAI’s Finishing Technologies Pavilion & Conference To Debut at FABTECH 2010
The Chemical Coaters Associatino International Finishing Technologies Pavilion and Conference aims to complete the manufacturing process at FABTECH, North American’s largest show and conference for fabricators, welders, metalformers and finishers, set for Nov. 2-4 in Atlanta.
Columbia Chemical Receives GMW 4700B Chemical Approval
Columbia Chemical has been granted zinc nickel approval by General Motors for COLDIP NI-Z TRI BLUE 100 with Zinc-Chro-PELLENT under the GMW 4700B specification.
U.S. Industrial Production Inches Upward in July
A newly released Federal Reserve report showed U.S. industrial production rose 1% in July after having edged down 0.1% in June.

Podcasts

Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, August 11, 2010
Weekly news bits from Sam Dupler, Metal Finishing's editorial contributor
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, July 26, 2010
Samantha Dupler, Metal Finishing editorial contributor, recaps the week's top news and highlights upcoming events.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, June 21, 2010
New name for Vulcanium...AESF Fall Training Schedule
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, June 2, 2010
Final Countdown to SUR/FIN 2010...upcoming regional events...new digs for CST-SurTec...people in the news

Webinars

Zirconization™ Update: Introducing DuBois Chemicals, DuraTEC 110 Nonphosphate Cleaning and Pretreatment Solutions for Ferrous and Nonferrous Parts
Nonphosphate pretreatment systems are gaining broader acceptance in the market place. Public opinion, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship are moving manufacturers away from phosphate-based chemistries.
Alternative Pretreatment Technologies for Steel and Aluminum Surfaces
This informative webinar program will cover current environmentally acceptable alternative pretreatment processes for steel and aluminum surfaces. It will: identify and define conversion coatings; discuss the basics of a zinc phosphate process for ferrous and aluminum surfaces; outline the advantages and disadvantages of zinc phosphate; and delve into the pros and cons of alternative technologies, such as zirconium, titanium, and silane. Ron Joseph, Organic Coatings Editor for Metal Finishing, moderates.

Jeff Grodecki

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Zinc Plating, Zinc Alloy Plating
Jeff Grodecki is the Technical Support Manager for Columbia Chemical Corporation. His academic credentials include bachelors degrees in chemistry and biology from TriState University. Jeff works close...

Features

Finisher's Profile: Cleveland Black Oxide
Specialty finisher banks on proven proprietary processes, plus a little bit of luck.
Members' Content
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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Innovative Spray Booth Technology for the ‘Green’ Paint Shop
Reducing energy usage and emissions via a regenerative, dry-filtration method that separates wet paint overspray from spray booth process air.
Advanced Pretreatments: It’s Time to Get Off the Fence
Still straddling the fence on the new phosphate pretreatment replacements on the market today? Well, now may be the time to take the leap, and it’s a shorter leap than you might imagine.

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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.
ERP Buyer's Guide
ERP is a strategic investment. Download this free Buyer's Guide and get all the information you need to ensure success.
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2010 Enterprise Phone Systems Requirements Toolkit
In the market for a new enterprise-class phone system? This Toolkit has everything you need to choose the right system for your business.
The Tangled Web: Silent Threats & Invisible Enemies
In a 2009 report, MessageLabs Intelligence revealed that an average of 3,618 new Websites per day were identified as harboring malware and other potentially unwanted programs such as spyware and adware.

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