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Conversion of Plating Line Rinses to a Closed-Loop Deionization System 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.
02 January 2012

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In-Place Repair of Worn or Damaged Mold Components

Portable, high-speed process reduces repair costs and downtime.
17 November 2011

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The Importance of Wet-Chemical Testing and Control in Surface Finishing and Treatment Operations 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.
18 October 2011

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.
12 October 2011

Effect of Various Electrocatalytic Anodes on Hexavalent and Trivalent Chrome Plating Solutions 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.
07 September 2011

The Role of 'Root Cause Analysis' in Problem Solving

Metal Finishing's quality control guru, Leslie Flott, discusses how root cause analysis can be utilized as an effective procedural tool.
24 August 2011

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.
22 June 2011

Who is Ultimately Responsible for Quality Control?

Returning Metal Finishing columnist, Leslie Flott, shares his views on establishing--and supporting--a quality-minded manufacturing operation.
16 June 2011

"Right-Sizing" Your Finishing System Based on a Cost/Production Analysis "Right-Sizing" Your Finishing System Based on a Cost/Production Analysis

The objectives of the right-sizing process are to match the capacity for a prospective finishing system to the product throughput required to meet the organization’s business needs.
09 March 2011

Troubleshooting Common Problems in Zinc Plating Baths

Jeff Grodecki, Columbia Chemical's resident expert on zinc, tackles your questions.
02 March 2011

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