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ASK THE EXPERT: Solving 'Sandpaper Finishes' in Plating
What happens when after the process is completed, the plating has the feel and look of sandpaper, and you must have a bright, smooth finish?
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KIRCHNER: 5 Trends In Surface Finishing
Consider the following finishing industry trends and the opportunities they create in our markets
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Apple's New iPhone 5 Could Have Hi-tech 'Liquid Metal' Finish
Alloy is a mix of titanium, nickel, copper and zirconium, and said to feel as smooth as glass.
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Masking for Surface Finishing
Masking is employed in most any metal finishing operation where only a specifically defined area of the surface of a part must be exposed to a process. Conversely, masking may be employed on a surface where treatment is either not required or must be avoided. This article covers the many aspects of masking for metal finishing, including applications, methods and the various types of masking employed.
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Navy Trims Ship Painting Protocols
9 significant changes to painting protocol during shipbuilding in a pilot project to increase efficiency, save money.
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Hempel Wins Technology Award for Wind Turbine Coatings
Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Awards honor achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development
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Phil Meier To Recieve Chicago AESF Geldzahler Award
Castle Metal Finishing’s Meier will be honored at the AESF Board Meeting on April 12.
Read MoreFive Market and Industry Trends in Surface Finishing 2012
Consider market and industry trends, and modify strategy to take advantage of them
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Hockey Slapshot Reaches 110MPH With New Metal Coating
See the VIDEO of the two-armed robot that can repeatedly send pucks flying through the air.
WatchFilm Thickness Measurement: Questions and Answers
What is the proper gage to measure coating thickness of zinc plating? Also, what gage is the right one for powder coating and manganese phosphating?
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Dubois Parent Company Acquires Galaxy Associates
Riverside Company adds Galaxy to its existing ownership of specialty chemicals and solutions.
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Graco, Gema Combine Pending FTC Review
Deal with FTC allows powder business closing despite investigation into liquid
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