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SUR/FIN 2013 to Host Global Manufacturing Panel on Monday, June 10
Speakers to include an esteemed list of international manufacturing experts from the United Kingdom, Singapore, Japan, Mexico, Brazil, China and Canada.
Back Issues of Metal Finishing Available Online
Behind on your Metal Finishing Issues? Recent editions are now archived on our website for a limited time.
Technic Launches Asia Pacific Website
New site features expanded content, technology demonstration videos, product search capabilities and industry links and references.
Specialty Coating Systems Announces Additional AS9100C Certifications
Achievements reflect the company’s continued commitment to provide high-quality products and services via continuous improvement.
Integran Broadens Suite of Biomedical IP and Applications
Latest patent focuses in improving stent performance by optimizing the implant metal microstructure.

Podcasts

Metal Finishing Audio Newscast--January 9, 2013
Exclusive interview with Dan Dunigan and Kenn Leuzinger, founders of The Finishing Experts.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, December 18, 2012
Review of three independent manufacturing reports: the Federal Reserve's U.S. Industrial Production Summary for November; Association for Manufacturing Technology's October Orders Report; and the latest PMI Index from the Institute for Supply Management.
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, August 14, 2012
Manufacturing technology orders; U.S. July unemployment report; SIFCO ASC featured on FOX Business Network's "Manufacturing Marvels" Show; AutoTechnology training programs; COATING 2012 technical sessions
Metal Finishing Audio Newscast, June 2012
NASF Annual Awards Presentation; Save the date for SUR/FIN 2013

Blogs

Guest Blog: Import Penetration Still Outweighs Reshoring Trend
Posted by Reg Tucker • 02 April 2013
BY MICHELE NASH-HOFF. In January, the U. S. Business and Industry Council released a report, "Import Penetration Rises again in 2011; Challenges Manufacturing Renaissance, Insourcing Claims,"...
tags: U.S. manufacturing, imports, reshoring
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Making Reviews Worthwhile for Employees and Managers Alike
Posted by Reg Tucker • 05 March 2013
BY MARKO DUFFY. It’s a new year, and if you’re like me you’re absolutely giddy over the excitement of starting another round of meaningful and impactful performance reviews...
tags: Performance appraisals, employee reviews, continuous improvement
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Automotive OEMs Are Riding the 'Wave'
Posted by Reg Tucker • 02 February 2013
Coming off a year which saw a rally in both automotive production and sales – mostly evident in the US and China – it’s not surprising to see that momentum course through the entire ...
tags: automotive parts suppliers, OEMs, powertrain, engine components
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Guest Blog: What a Plater Thinks of Masking for High-Tech Applications
Posted by Reg Tucker • 18 December 2012
By Marko Duffy. This is how we platers think it goes…An engineer calls his co-workers over to his cubicle to show the latest device he’s created—an intelligent, innovative work of t...
tags: electroless nickel, masking, profits
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James Wetherald

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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 Carlsbad, Calif. He works closely with direct customers and distributor...

Features

Clean “As-Received?”
The "Cleaning Lady" and "Rocket Scientist" provide some actions that job shop owners can take to protect their production line against common cleaning pitfalls.
Members' Content
Role of Sonic Transducers in Cleaning Operations
John Durkee, Metal Finishing’s ‘Cleaning Times’ columnist, views the use of ultrasonic transducers as both ‘black art’ and ‘pure science.’
Process Optimization by Means of Continuous Monitoring of Cleaning and Rinsing Baths
Precision component manufacturers are increasingly specifying the monitoring and documentation of residual contamination limit values as a means to mitigate both costs and product quality issues.
Medical Devices and Critical Cleaning Medical Devices and Critical Cleaning
Understanding the goals and requirements and using well-defined, effective cleaning processes goes a long way to increasing the value of your product to current and potential customers.

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Self-Healing, Chromate-free Conversion Coating for Magnesium Alloys
Magnesium and its alloys are increasingly being used in a wide range of applications, from aircraft to motor vehicles to consumer electronics because of the low density, high specific strength and stiffness [1-5]. However, since magnesium exhibits high chemical and electrochemical activity, its alloys suffer from poor corrosion resistance, often leading to structural or mechanical failure. Magnesium corrodes rapidly when exposed to salt water, moisture or acidic liquids or gases. Many methods have been used to protect magnesium alloys by inhibiting corrosion or slowing down the reaction mechanisms, including use of conversion coatings, anodizing, electroplating and addition of corrosion inhibitors.

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