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Electroplating

A Brite Company Acquires Sunbelt Systems

Texas-based supplier of equipment, services and chemicals to the metal finishing industry buys Texas firm

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masking

Chemetall Opens $25 Million Facility In Michigan This Month

200,000 square feet to house administrative, manufacturing, warehousing operations and physical testing laboratory.

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Anodizing

Q&A: Titrating Sulfuric Acid Anodizing Baths

Q: Do you have a recommended analytical method to determine the sulfuric and aluminum concentrations in sulfuric anodizing solutions?

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Anodizing

Q&A: Green Sludge in Nickel Tank

Q: I have green sludge collecting on the filters in my nickel plating bath. What is it, and what can I do to prevent this from happening in the future?

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Powder Coating

AkzoNobel Interpon Shines At The Shard Inauguration

Watch VIDEO of new development in the London Bridge quarter that is now the tallest building in Western Europe.

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Liquid Coating

CCAI Launches New Market Exporter Initiative

Program is designed to offer export advice while helping companies expand to new markets

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The Profit Hunt: Finding the Hidden Cost of Electrocoat

Determining real costs means competing in deflationary times.

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A Dip in the Coatings Pool for Durability

OEMs turn to dip coating for products both large and small.

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Basket Case for Parts Maker Proves Sane Idea

Dürr Ecoclean’s Universal 81W chamber parts washer is for basket cleaning.

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EN-Boron Coatings Take Shine Off Hard Chrome

In the search for the “next best thing,” some platers are turning to an electroless nickel bath with boron, often with remarkable success and outstanding results. Thus, the reintroduction of NiB as a cost-effective Chrome replacement.

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Overcoming Strict Solvent Cleaning Regulations

Aerospace manufacturer tries unique approach to meet agency regulations

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Ionic Liquids for Cleaning Operations at Air Force Air Logistics Centers: Part II

Researchers evaluate cleaners for potential use in wiping applications.

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