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Electroplating

Effective Rectifier Maintenance is Good Heat Management

Understanding how to prevent the generation of excess heat is key for keeping your rectifier running.

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education

Electroless Nickel Conference 2023: Learn, Solve, Network

The Electroless Nickel Conference 2023 takes place Sept. 26-29th in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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There’s No Leverage In That! Maximum Results through Minimal Effort

Used properly, carefully and effectively, leverage can pay huge dividends.

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editorial

Things to Come

Products Finishing expands its team, introduces Lori Beckman as senior editor, and looks ahead to 2024.

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automotive

Pulling Out All the Stops

Evolving coatings and finishes for automotive brake components. 

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nasf

SUR/FIN 2023: Capsules from the Technical Sessions I: Emerging Technologies

SUR/FIN 2023 in Cleveland this past June was a resounding success.  Due to the efforts of the Technical Activities Committee, ably led by Bill Nebiolo this year, an outstanding program of technical presentations was offered.  What follows are summaries of selected presentations from the Emerging Technologies sessions.  Additional coverage will be provided in this space in the coming months.  The full report can be accessed and printed at short.pfonline.com/NASF23Aug1.

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Electroplating

Trivalent Chrome Overview

As the finishing industry begins to move away from the use of hexavalent chromium to trivalent chromium, what factors should finishers consider as they make new investments? Mark Schario, chief technology officer for Columbia Chemical offers a helpful overview of this complicated topic.

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Decreasing EN Plating Costs with Single-Component Solution

Detailed calculations of the true cost of electroless nickel plating reveals how converting to single-component EN solution can reduce costs and save time. 

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5 Big Themes in Additive Manufacturing at Formnext Forum: Austin

As manufacturing advances with additive, the advance increasingly emphasizes these five themes.

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Parts Cleaning

Pretreatment of Black Oxide

Having issues achieving a consistent color with the application of black oxide? Start by looking at your pretreatment. Connor Callais of Hubbard-Hall offers advice for troubleshooting your black oxide process.

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Ask The Expert

Addressing Metallic Powder Challenges

Powder coating using metallic powders can be challenging for some applicators. Powder coating expert Rodger Talbert discusses appearance problems that can arise with metallic powders and best practices for getting good results.

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Anodizing

Finishing Systems Provider Celebrates 150 Years, Looks to Future

From humble beginnings as an Indiana-based tin shop, Koch Finishing Systems has evolved into one of the most trusted finishing equipment providers in the industry.

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