Metal Finishing - Cleaning & Pretreatment

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Chemical Coaters Association International West Michigan Chapter to Present at SUR/FIN
The West Michigan Chapter of CCAI, the Chemical Coaters Association International, plans to conduct a session at SUR/FIN 2010 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
AESF Helps Finishers Design ‘Custom’ Courses
The AESF Foundation, the educational arm of the National Association for Surface Finishing, is offering finishers customized courses for their employees.
Process Cleaning Expo Set for May
The Process Cleaning Expo (PCx) 2010—the only event in North America dedicated to cleaning in the industrial manufacturing process—will be held in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky International Convention Center May 4–6, 2010.
Process Cleaning Expo Slated for May
The Process Cleaning Expo (PCx) 2010—the only event in North America dedicated to cleaning in the industrial manufacturing process—will be held in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky International Convention Center May 4–6, 2010.
EPA Announces Chemical Action Plan
The Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, as part of its efforts to enhance chemicals management under the Toxic Substances Control Act, or TSCA, has released action plans on four targeted chemicals: phthalates, short-chain chlorinated paraffins, polybrominated diphenyl ethers—PBDEs—and perfluorinated chemicals, including PFOA.

Podcasts

Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, March 15, 2010
Enthone expands staff...Acme Celebrates 100 years in business...NADCAP approval for SIFCO
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, March 8, 2010
February automotive sales, plus newly released unemployment numbers.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast: March 1, 2010
Online registration is now open for SUR/FIN 2010! Save the date for June 14–17, Devos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Mich.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast--February 22, 2010
Countdown to SUR/FIN 2010: Automotive Issues High on the Agenda

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.

Ron Joseph

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Painting, Coatings, Coating Analysis, Coating Failure Analysis
Ron Joseph is the organic finishing editor for Metal Finishing magazine. He is also the paint and coating consultant with Exponent, Inc., of Menlo Park, Calif.

Features

All The World is NOT Flat: Part 2 All The World is NOT Flat: Part 2
This column expands upon my observation to that effect, which I described in my previous column (Metal Finishing, Volume 108, Issue 2, Feb. 2010). My basis for that belief is attendance at the Parts-2-Clean (P2C) international (though primarily German) trade show devoted to parts cleaning, held annually in Stuttgart.
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The World is NOT Flat: Parts2Clean Recap, Part I
Thoughts on the largely German—but increasingly European—trade fair, Parts-2-Clean, held in Stuttgart from Oct. 19–22, 2009.
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Anodizing for Aerospace: 101
As the aerospace industry demands more from the materials it uses, the finishing of the surface becomes a greater part of the final product.
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Lessons from the Laundry: Recovering Energy Costs with Heat Wheels
In 2008, when a barrel of oil cost $147 and a gallon of gasoline cost $4.25 (or more), many readers called or wrote to ask if there were more energy-efficient cleaning processes. They wanted an aqueous cleaning process that would operate at room temperature so that energy would not be needed to heat water, given the high, specific heat requirements in such applications.

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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.
Business VoIP Buyer's Guide
An explanation of the Hosted IP PBX (Private Branch Exchange) market and what to look for in a proposed system.
Choosing a midmarket ERP solution
Ten important questions to ask when buying an ERP package and how to ensure it integrates with current your technology.
Sales lead generation through CRM solutions
How Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions can generate better leads, target top customers and manage marketing campaigns.
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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