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Electroplating

Some Contributions of U.S. Supply Houses to Plating Science and Technology - The 11th William Blum Lecture

This paper is a re-publication of the 11th William Blum Lecture, presented at the 57th AES Annual Convention in Montréal, Québec, on June 22, 1970. The origins of several developments in the plating field are reviewed, showing why and how the processes and concepts evolved, with particular attention to inside stories and the people concerned.

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masking

Axalta Coating Systems Introduces ReplaShade Custom Powder Color Match Program

Program designed to deliver fast, effective color matches to the powder coating market in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Electroplater Dave Roach, NASF Award Winner, Passes

Owner of Peninsula Metal Finishing, Orlando, FL, passed away suddenly on August 7.

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Bad Boy Mowers Expands With New Powder Coat System

Company officials say the new powder coating line will allow them to operate more efficiently.

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Quality Industries Adds New Powder Coating System

Improvements include Nordson ColorMax II spray booth and upgraded conveyor, with customized washing and oven systems.

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Parts Cleaning

Axalta Coats Monument to Tour de France Winners

The monument comprises 104 two-meter high totems laid out in concentric circles, reminiscent of the historic Stonehenge monument in Wiltshire, England.

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Bales Metal Surface Solutions' Harry Raimondi Named Moldmaker Of The Year

Presented with the Moldmaker of the Year award by the Society of Plastic Engineers/Mold Making and Mold Design Division.

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masking

Rack Builder Expands Powder Coating Operation

Construction underway to enlarge 110,000-square-foot facility to house a new state-of-the-art powder-coating production line.

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Electroplating

Zinc-Nickel Teaches Experienced Plater New Tricks

"Old Dog" Micro Metal Finishing loses one line, gains another with help of chemical supplier.

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Greener and Cleaner: One Company's Environmental Win

Large stamping house reduces its environmental and worker risks.

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The Most Important Part of the Finishing Process

Starting, stopping and the points in between, the author walks you through the most critical steps of the process.

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Safer Cleaning Choices Replace nPB Aerosols

A small premium in the price for worker safety.

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