Metal Finishing - Testing & Control

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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.
Dörken Launches New Analytics Department
New chemical analysis lab to assist Dörken in ongoing product quality initiatives.
Fischer Technology Opens West Coast Office
New San Mateo, Calif., location to provide sales and service support for Fischer Technology customers.
Expansion of Pavco Lab Facilities is Under Way
Renovation includes new corrosion lab, clean room, and expanded testing space.
Elcometer Opens Office in Japan
Minato-Ku, Tokyo, facility to provide Elcometer distributors and customers with a highly trained sales, service and support team.

Podcasts

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

Green Cleaning
Bob Farrell is currently Technical Director at HubbardHall, Inc. He has been involved in metal finishing since his joining Mitchell Bradford International MBI in 1977 and eventually HubbardHall in 1991 ...

Features

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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In-Place Repair of Worn or Damaged Mold Components
Portable, high-speed process reduces repair costs and downtime.
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The Importance of Wet-Chemical Testing and Control in Surface Finishing and Treatment Operations
Utilizing the right type of process analytical equipment in your plating operations can maximize finish quality, parts coverage, and overall efficiency.
Osmotic Blisters in Coatings and Adhesives
Metal Finishing's adhesion and bonding expert discusses how blistering can be reduced or even eliminated by the proper selection of coating materials and substrate surface preparation.

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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.
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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