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Asterion Holding CEF Certification December 9-13
The C.E.F. certification is vital for anyone working in the metal finishing industry as it gives you the knowledge to improve every step of the metal plating process.
WatchCoating Legend David Wright Passes
Founder and moving force of the Chemical Coaters Association International and a Senior Account Executive for DuBois Chemicals, Wright passed away peacefully at Horizon Hospice with his wife at his side on Friday, October 11.
Read MoreBuilding Trade Groups Fight Over Hot-Dip Galvanized Studs
At issue is the substituting of G40e and G40EQ, which do not meet the 200 hours of salt-spray tests required for conformity to ASTM requirements. G40 studs are coated with 99.7 percent zinc in the hot-dip coating process.
Read MoreIntellifinishing Parent Company Ranks On Inc.'s 5000 Fastest
The company had 90 percent growth since 2009, going from $17.5 million in sales to $33.2 million, which ranks it as the 24th fastest growing company in its home state of Kansas in the Inc. rankings.
Read MoreDr. Arthur Brace Receives AAC Lifetime Contribution Award
Author of "The Technology of Anodizing Aluminium" is considered the standard of the industry. His presentation, "60 Years in the Development of a New Model of Anodic Coating Formulation" provided his personal historic overview of the aluminum anodizing process.
Read MorePavco Opens New Technical Pilot Center in Charlotte
Facility consists of over 40 process tanks designed for maximum pre- and post-plate flexibility, offering a diverse offering of finishing processes include zinc, nickel, chrome, antimicrobial, copper, alloys and tin.
WatchCCAI Toys For Tots Golf Outing in SoCal is Dec. 9
Last year the event raised 189 toys, and event director Ron Lum from Coral Chemical said this year they are shooting for 300 for the U.S. Marine program.
Read More8 Things You Need to Know About Paint Booth Lighting
Global Finishing Solutions has come up with some helpful insights on lighting for paints booths which plays a crucial role in achieving a quality paint job.
WatchVDA 19 and its Impact on European Manufacturing and Cleaning
The German Association of the Automotive Industry’s VDA Volume 19 is the first comprehensive standardization document for characterizing the cleanliness of products within the automotive industry’s quality chain.
Read MoreAir Force Enlists New Plating Shop for Duty
The new Advanced Metal Finishing facility—$67 million of plating technology and safety —was unveiled with a ceremony and public tours, but it won’t be fully operation until the end of this year when work transfers slowly from the older, adjoining AMF building.
Read MoreHave a Blast Cleaning Parts
The concept of the wet blasting process in parts cleaning and surface finishing is straightforward enough: combine abrasive media with water to form a special slurry, then add regulated compressed air to control the pressure as it is discharged over a surface.
Read MoreLinetec Expands Anodizing Facility, Increases Capacity, Grows Staff
Wisconsin company is building a 30,000-sq-ft addition to their anodize facility in Wausau and increasing the anodize staff by more than 10 percent.
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