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How to Minimize Fading of Anodized Colors
All color-anodized parts fade, but if the process is optimized, you can expect years with minimal loss in color, says Reliant Aluminum Products’ Mark Jozefowicz.
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Evolution of Performance Camshaft Grinding, Finishing
Comp Cams has made numerous improvements to its CNC camshaft grinding process. The company has also implemented what it calls its “Micro Surface Enhancement” finishing technology, which works in tandem with its enhanced grinding process to further improve camshaft longevity and durability.
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Big Data Pays Big Dividends for Plater
Here’s how metal finisher SWD Inc. is using software to track efficiencies.
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Problem Solved Through New Paint Line
Farming equipment maker Meyer Manufacturing improves throughput by replacing an aging system.
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An Electropolishing Family Affair
Mother and daughter team up to run a Brooklyn finishing shop that focuses on the medical sector.
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Electronics Company Gets Boost from Bel Air Finishing
A team from TE Connectivity visited the mass finishing solution provider’s Process Technology Center to get help in developing a very specific surface finish for a new automotive connector.
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Crack Formation during Electrodeposition and Post-deposition Aging of Thin Film Coatings - 7th & 8th Quarterly Report
This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the seventh and eighth quarters of project work (July-December 2017) on this AESF Foundation Research project at the University of Houston. The objective of the work is to study fundamental and practical aspects of crack formation in electrodeposited thin films.
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PPG Forms Mobility Team to Develop Coatings for Self-Driving Cars
PPG unveiled its work with self-driving and electric vehicles in January during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
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Metallurgy Specialist Publishes Book on Aluminum Anodizing
Dr. Jude Mary Runge is internationally recognized as a nonferrous specialist who focuses on the metallurgy of aluminum and aluminum alloys, including the theoretical treatment of porous anodic oxide formation.
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EPA to Convene National Meeting on PFAS
The National Leadership Summit will take place in Washington, D.C. on May 22-23.
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New Selective Brush / Cell Anodizing Technology Using Sulfuric / Organic Mixed Electrolytes for Dimensional Restoration of Difficult Alloys
This paper presents new innovative problem-solving technology for Type I, II and III selective brush and repair cell anodizing. Discussions include: (1) anodizing difficult alloys (2000/7000 series) without burning; (2) unique amino complex organic acid protection of the aluminum/anodize surface during processing and (3) high speed anodizing in selective cell operations, including heavy thickness anodize repair procedures.
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Special Aspects of Electrodeposition on Zinc Die Castings
Electroplating is a frequent choice to give zinc die cast components a high-quality protective and decorative surface finish, however, applying this kind of treatment for die cast zinc components presents hidden challenges. In order to overcome these issues, a thorough morphology and composition analysis of die cast items was conducted. Special aspects of zinc die cast as a plating substrate are described and linked to the die casting process.
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