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AES Research Project 3, Adhesion of Electrodeposits, Part 3, Publications Review on Measurement

This is Part 3 of a four-part article consisting of the full report of AES Research Project #3, Adhesion of Electrodeposits, done at the University of Michigan in the mid-1940s, following the end of World War II. It reviews the published methods for measuring adhesion.

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AES Research Project 3, Adhesion of Electrodeposits, Part 2, General Considerations

This is Part 2 of a four-part article consisting of the full report of AES Research Project #3, Adhesion of Electrodeposits, done at the University of Michigan in the mid-1940s, following the end of World War II. It outlines the general concepts involved on plate adhesion.

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curing

Jeff Hale Celebrates 30 Years at Gema

The current Marketing Director for Gema has held a variety of positions within the company, including engineering, project management, product management, territory sales and distribution sales.

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AES Research Project 3, Adhesion of Electrodeposits, Part 1, Bibliography

This is Part 1 of a four-part article consisting of the full report of AES Research Project #3, Adhesion of Electrodeposits, done at the University of Michigan in the mid-1940s, following the end of World War II. It consists of the complete bibliography compiled during the project.

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Electroplating

AES Research Project 3, Adhesion of Electrodeposits, Prologue

This is the prologue for a four-part article consisting of the full report of AES Research Project #3, Adhesion of Electrodeposits, done at the University of Michigan in the mid-1940s, following the end of World War II.

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Parts Cleaning

BASF Invests $40 Million in Automotive Coatings in North America

The investments add capacity to the company’s production plants in Greenville, Ohio, and Tultitlan, Mexico.

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Powder Coating

Iconic 1958 Chevrolet Impala from “American Graffiti” Hits the Road with Axalta

The Impala is featured in Axalta’s exhibit space during the NHRA Hot Rod Reunion in Columbus on July 7-9, and NSRA Nationals in Louisville on August 3-6.

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Electroplating

Control Electropolishing Corp. Celebrates 58th Year

Owner Nancy Zapata says that ever since it started 58 years ago, CEC’s goal has been to provide exceptional customer satisfaction in quality, performance and reliability.

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Anodizing

Study Reveals Finishing Industry Barriers to Phasing Out Cadmium

Sifco conducted the survey, which they say was done to gage the industry knowledge of about speculation that the U.S. aerospace industry will phase out cadmium by 2023.

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Electroplating

Turbine Repairs Call for Selective Brush Plating Solution

IPS uses in situ repairs to minimize downtime and maintain revenue flows.

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surfin

40-Under-40: Class of 2017

Chicago’s Amanda Beach leads the 2017 Products Finishing list recognizing tomorrow’s leaders in the finishing industry.

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Electroplating

NASF Report: July 2017

NASF releases its Metals Loading Study for Wastewater Discharges and looks at recent federal deregulatory actions impacting surface finishing.

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