Articles
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.
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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.
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Mastering Uniformity Through Surface Prep Standardization
By standardizing surface preparation processes and adopting surface energy measurement, a company can achieve uniformity, quality and cost reduction.
Read MoreGood Advice? Ask 5 Questions
Even one new detail uncovered by good questions might alter the advice we would have offered in the first place.
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Surface Preparation for Best Adhesion for Powder Coating
Kevin Biller with ChemQuest recommends the proper way to prepare a surface for powder coating that leads to excellent adhesion on 304SST.
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Finishing Activity Contracts in September, Closes at 44.4
The slowed contraction seen in August appears to have been a blip as finishing activity contracted faster again in September to another two points.
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Clean Technology Lasers for Coating Adhesion
Laser cleaning systems remove corrosion, grease, residue and existing coatings from metal surfaces quickly, with less preparation and mess than traditional techniques.
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Electroless Nickel On the Rise
ENC 2023 was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offering a wealth of educational programming and networking opportunities for finishers looking to grow their electroless nickel business.
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Proper Sieve Size for Powder Coating's Smooth Results
Kevin Biller at ChemQuest Powder Coating Research gives recommendations for sieve size to ensure surface smoothness.
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Defining a Top Shop: Quality, Quickness, Communication, Community
Luke Engineering & Anodizing Co. takes an active role in its community and the industry while also focusing heavily on the quality of its work and employee treatment.
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Precise Paint Flow Reduces Material and Labor Costs
Finding a more accurate paint proportioner for its application enabled this auto parts manufacturer to save significant costs and labor while increasing capacity.
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NASF/AESF Foundation Research Project #123: Electrochemical Manufacturing for Energy Applications – 4th and 5th Quarter Report
The NASF-AESF Foundation Research Board selected a project on electrodeposition toward developing low-cost and scalable manufacturing processes for hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysis cells for clean transportation and distributed power applications. During the reporting period, efforts were focused on planning the overall project work, with the eventual goal of manufacturing an improved design for a Solid oxide fuel cell anode supported flat tube (SOFC).
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