Articles

Anodizing 1 Dec 2010

Designing for Opportunity: The Aluminum Advantage

Many industries that require innovative solutions in cost reduction and weight savings are turning to aluminum as a substitute for stainless steel and other carbon steel alloys for parts and components.

Powder Coating 1 Dec 2010

The Real Cost of Downtime

Making the right color-change decision in powder coating operations.

Mechanical Finishing 1 Dec 2010

Improving Aerospace Engines with Advanced Materials

Advanced ceramics and high performance superalloys are playing an important role in improving aerospace engines as aerospace manufacturers look for high-temperature materials that increase performance, improve fuel efficiency and satisfy safety standards, while at the same time lowering manufacturing costs.

aerospace 30 Nov 2010

Overview: Aerospace Anodize Finishes

The following anodizing process overviews are provided as a means of introduction to aerospace anodizing

Powder Coating 13 Nov 2010

Life-Saving Finishes Spur Medical Coater

It’s a Catch-22 for Craig Walters, president of Premier Finishing in Stockton, CA, as he watches cabinets coming off his paint line and knows it will be populated with kidney dialysis control equipment and will be used by someone in dire need.

Electroplating 11 Nov 2010

Clean and Simple: EPA ‘Model Shop Program’

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control ‘Metal Finishing Model Shop Program’ is a unique voluntary pollution prevention program designed to help a metal finishing business run a cleaner and safer shop.

Electroplating 11 Nov 2010

Ahead of the Curve: Kappas family celebrates 50 years

For a company that specializes in bulk finishing for a wide range of industries, and witness to several downturns—including the most recent hard-hitting recession—Erieview has managed to celebrate its 50th anniversary through blood, sweat and, more importantly, innovation.

4 Nov 2010

Recent “Conflict Minerals” Legislation Requires Disclosure for the Use of Gold, Tin, Tantalum and Tungsten

As part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Financial Reform Act) that was signed into law on July 21, 2010, companies that use conflict minerals must submit a disclosure report to the U.