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Electroplating 20 Nov 2023

Troubleshooting 5 Common Racking Problems for Platers

Being aware of usual issues that might occur during the plating process will prepare platers by helping them know how to avoid them all together or how to fix them if they happen.

sustainability 16 Nov 2023

NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #121: Development of a Sustainability Metrics System and a Technical Solution Method for Sustainable Metal Finishing - 14th Quarterly Report

This NASF-AESF Foundation research project report covers the 14th quarter of project work (July-September 2023) at Wayne State University in Detroit.

16 Nov 2023

Is Your Time Being “Virtually Eliminated”?

A few antidotes for those longing for the good old days (pre-2020)

Electroplating 13 Nov 2023

Controlling Zinc and Manganese Phosphate Baths

Phosphate baths have become more complex. Understanding some of the key features of these baths and how they can influence finished coating is important.

9 Nov 2023

October Marks Seven Months of Finishing Activity Contraction

Finishing activity contracted again in October, closing at 44.4, exactly the same as September.

workforce development 9 Nov 2023

Attentive Employees Support Large Customer Base

As a Products Finishing Top Shop, this company’s success with offering a variety of finishing services would not be possible without its employee dedication and the pride that’s been instilled in them to produce quality products for its long list of customers.

regulation 6 Nov 2023

Anode Answers for Hard Chrome Plating

While problems continue to rise with using lead anodes for hard chrome plating, some manufacturers are discovering platinized titanium anodes as a much-improved alternative with a long list of advantages.

Ask The Expert 6 Nov 2023

Optimizing Your Liquid Electrostatic System

For your electrostatic process to work consistently, there are three primary items to check: voltage at the applicator, part grounding, and compatibility of the coating material. John Owed of Carlisle Fluid Technologies walks you through the process.

economics 31 Oct 2023

Forms+Surfaces Expands from Humble Beginnings to Global Market Leader

Originally founded in Santa Barbara, California, the company now manufactures in multiple U.S. locations and in India.

Electroplating 23 Oct 2023

Cobalt’s Role In Passivation

Learn about cobalt in passivation, why it is being replaced and the alternative technology that is taking its place in this column from Christian Kissig of Columbia Chemical.

automotive 23 Oct 2023

The Time is Now

Products Finishing editor-in-chief Scott Francis discusses takeaways from recent industry events and recounts observations about the growing interest in mobility applications.