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Artistic Plating is Now Advanced Plating Technologies

Owners say that over the past decade the shop has been undergoing significant changes in finishing capabilities, markets serviced and strategic focus.

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CCAI Donates to Red Cross Relief Fund to Help Central Illinois Tornado Victims

Donation is coming through a crowd sourcing fundraising site in partnership with FABTECH sponsors and exhibitors.

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Selective Brush Plating a Tin-Zinc Alloy for Sacrificial Corrosion Protection

A tin-zinc selective brush plated coating has been developed to provide sacrificial corrosion protection without the use of toxic chemicals.

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sustainability

First Time’s the Charm for Powder Coating Integrator

Newcomer Sustainable Technology Solutions teams with trusted vendors on first install for Hartzell Air Movement

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NASF: OSHA Proposes New Workplace Exposure Standard for Respirable Crystalline Silica

Proposed rule would establish a new PEL of 50 μg/m3 with an action level 25 μg/m3 calculated as an eight-hour time-weighted average for general industry, half of the current standard

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Anodizing

Anodizing that Withstands H2O2 Cleaning

Testing color anodized finishes in hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization.

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Electroplating

When Plating Meets the Jet Set

Houston plater specializes in finishing private aircraft interiors; company offers more than 130 standard finishes and unlimited custom-matching capabilities.

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Anodizing

Waterborne Symposium 2014 Announces Program

The event kicks off with the Short Courses from February 24 – 25, followed by the Technology Showcase Exhibit Hall from February 25 – 27.

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Anodizing

AAC Announce its Level 1 Workshop for 2014

This day long program is packed with anodizing information for those new to the industry, or those who want a refresher course on the basics.

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NASF: OSHA’s GHS HazCom Rule

OSHA’s implementation of the Globally Harmonized System deadline for the first round of regulations fell on Dec. 1, 2013.

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education

CCAI Publishes 6th Edition of Powder Coating for Industrial Finishing Applications Training Manual in Color

208-page manual has been revised with new color graphics and photos, several new chapters and a re-written glossary that serves as a guide to operating a powder coating system and managing the process for efficiency and profit.

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Liquid Coating

Dürr Expands In North America With Location In Mexico

The modern industrial complex with a workforce of around 280 employees opened October 28 and provides 50 percent more production and office space than the past location.

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