Articles

Electroplating 19 Mar 2018

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.

Electroplating 19 Mar 2018

UK Students Thrust Magnesium Back into Spotlight

At 1.8 g/cm³, magnesium is the lightest of all structural materials. It also is the eighth most abundant chemical element in the earth’s crust and is completely recyclable.

Liquid Coating 15 Mar 2018

International Finishing and Coating Summit Is July 30

This is the first-time IFCS will be held in conjunction with the International Thermprocess Summit, highlighting synergy between the two industries and providing expanded opportunities for participants.

Liquid Coating 9 Mar 2018

PPG Donates Coatings for Air Heritage's C-47B Warplane Restoration

Air Heritage volunteers worked from drawings to recreate the historic paint scheme, including the nose art that pays homage to two Irish crew members.

Electroplating 7 Mar 2018

Valence Wichita Receives Approvals from Boeing, Bombardier

The Kansas facility now holds hardness and conductivity approvals from Airbus, Cessna, Spirit, Boeing and Bombardier.

energy 5 Mar 2018

Barn Door Hardware Maker Installs New Powder Line in Larger Facility

Goldberg Brothers anticipates a 30 percent boost in efficiency with the new powder system and a 15 percent reduction in energy consumption.

basics 5 Mar 2018

Michigan Takes Steps to Eliminate PFOS, PFOA and PFAS

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring wastewater treatment plants with industrial pretreatment programs to screen for and eliminate these compounds commonly used in the metal-finishing industry.