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PMI Index Hits 54.1 Percent in January
Leading industry barometer shows manufacturing sector continuing to expand.
IPC Releases Printed Circuit Board Results for December 2011
Rigid PCB shipments offer 3.6 percent, but bookings increased 0.1 percent compared to the same period a year ago.
DENSO and Yazaki Corporations Plead Guilty to Automotive Parts Price Fixing
Auto parts suppliers agree to pay a total of $548 million in criminal fines.
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 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

Rectifiers, Rectifier Controls
Peter van Gorp is the Technical Manager for Rectifiers and related products for American Plating Power, LLC. As a cofounder of the company, Peter is responsible for the production and test management of...

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Specialty Metals Plating—Part I
Reviewing the fundamentals of palladium-nickel, platinum and rhodium plating.
Effect of Various Electrocatalytic Anodes on Hexavalent and Trivalent Chrome Plating Solutions
Article examines the interactions between mixed metal oxide anodes and various plating baths.
Key Guidelines Pertaining to Ultrasonic Cleaning Equipment and Performance
While there are few specific rules for benchmarking the performance of an ultrasonic system, there are some general considerations regarding the overall need for a new system, or evaluating the day-to-day performance of your present system.
Epoxy Powder Coating as a High-Dielectric Insulator
Using the proper application method, virtually any configuration can be uniformly coated, ensuring a consistent insulation barrier.

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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.
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.
Trivalent Chromium for Enhanced Corrosion Protection on Aluminum Surfaces
A promising alternative to chromate conversion coatings on aluminium is the trivalent chromium–based environmentally friendly conversion coating. This new trivalent chromium process provides high corrosion protection and good paint adhesion while meeting the stringent requirements of military specifications

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