Articles

Electroplating 6 Mar 2019

Gannon & Scott Marks One Century of Metals Refining Success

Based in Providence, Rhode Island, the company offers metals refining and assaying services from East and West Coast processing facilities.

Electrocoating 4 Mar 2019

Therma-Tron-X Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Year

TTX has played a critical role in defining the paint finishing business and we are proud of their involvement in bringing the industry to where it is today.

Powder Coating 3 Mar 2019

Inaugural Women in Finishing Forum Features Outstanding Professional Development Sessions

CCAI WiF will host its first Forum to be held at the Embassy Suites South Bend at Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, from May 9-11.

Electroplating 1 Mar 2019

ColDip Midnight 1500 Black Zinc Passivate Offers Enhanced Color and Cost Control

Three-part system allows for maximum color control and provides a consistent black appearance

basics 1 Mar 2019

Powder Coating Institute 3000 and 4000 Certifications—What You Need to Know

Assessment Program Offers Comprehensive Audit for Custom Coaters and OEMs

Liquid Coating 1 Mar 2019

UV-Cured Powder Coatings and LED-Curing Technology

UV curing of coatings is a proven technology and offers a practical and profitable alternative to traditional curing.

Anodizing 1 Mar 2019

Composite Electroless Nickel Coatings for the Wind Energy Industry

The ability to tailor CEN coatings with an array of synergistic particles makes these coatings uniquely beneficial for applications in the wind energy industry.

Electroplating 28 Feb 2019

Reliable Plating Works Turns 90 Years Old

Julian Maliszewski bought into Reliable Plating Works in 1929 as a 25-year-old accountant, and the five-employee plant did everything by hand, and also did multiple finishes.

Electroplating 28 Feb 2019

Will 2019 be Smooth Sailing for the Finishing Industry? Here's One View.

Part of my job is to anticipate the future and, like the captain of the ship, steer a course that avoids turbulence as much as possible.

Liquid Coating 26 Feb 2019

AAMA Updates Guideline for Developing Color Measurement Requirements

AAMA CMR-1-18 was first released in 2016, and was made to accommodate changes made to measurement averaging and color difference equations.

energy 25 Feb 2019

Energy Coatings Get Big Lift

The March issue of Products Finishing takes a look at coatings for the energy sector, specifically for wind energy. Surface Technology’s Michael Feldstein takes a deep look at composite electroless nickel finishes.